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BP57 WSL

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 WSL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,526 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,553 miles

front discs lipped

front pads on limit

rear pads on limit

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,301 miles

front pads on limit

Pass 18 Feb 2012 85,820 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,764 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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BP57 WSL is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP57 WSL, 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 BP57 WSL registered?

BP57 WSL is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is BP57 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 WSL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP57 WSL have outstanding finance?

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