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BP57 WRJ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,265 mi
Last recorded173,265 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 WRJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 173,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 173,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 169,151 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear treads minor splitting/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,846 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear treads split + perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 162,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 160,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust tail section heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2019 154,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 154,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 143,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 143,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 136,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,908 miles

front brake disc's lipped

rear brake disc's lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,027 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 75,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BP57 WRJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP57 WRJ, 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.

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What year was BP57 WRJ registered?

BP57 WRJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is BP57 WRJ safe to buy?

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