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BO53 FUD

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 FUD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 112,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,973 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 91,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,371 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,221 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,221 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,698 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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BO53 FUD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BO53 FUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BO53 FUD registered?

BO53 FUD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is BO53 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 FUD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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