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BT08 ZHJ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,773 mi
Last recorded78,773 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ZHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,773 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,268 miles

O/s rear sill damaged

Under side slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 73,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,281 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,281 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,913 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,237 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT08 ZHJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT08 ZHJ, 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 BT08 ZHJ registered?

BT08 ZHJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is BT08 ZHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 ZHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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