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BP57 WRW

2008 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,433 mi
Last recorded217,433 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 WRW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 217,433 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 217,431 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 194,731 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 194,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 171,924 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 171,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 149,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 141,295 miles

Offside Front brake slight binding

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 137,824 miles

offside front brake slight binding,f+r number plates poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2020 137,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

offside front brake slight binding,f+r number plates poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,200 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,893 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges,rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2018 123,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres wearing on edges,rear number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,212 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,479 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,800 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,104 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 49,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,293 miles

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r inner lamp condensated

Fail 7 Jan 2011 35,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r inner lamp condensated

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 WRW is a 2008 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

BP57 WRW is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is BP57 WRW safe to buy?

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