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BV58 WLE

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,479 mi
Last recorded94,479 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 WLE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,376 miles

full body under shields fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 82,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

full body under shields fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,894 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 71,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 64,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,053 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 53,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 43,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,094 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 34,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,676 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,679 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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BV58 WLE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV58 WLE, 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 BV58 WLE registered?

BV58 WLE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BV58 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 WLE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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