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DE58 BUJ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,305 mi
Last recorded182,305 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BUJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 182,305 miles

parking brake low effort

Fail 17 Feb 2021 182,305 miles

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

parking brake low effort

Fail 11 Feb 2021 182,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 175,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 175,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 164,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 158,406 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 151,415 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Nov 2016 144,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner faces not affecting performance (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 134,378 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2015 134,378 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,538 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 123,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 110,972 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,225 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,855 miles

Offside Rear 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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DE58 BUJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DE58 BUJ, 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 DE58 BUJ registered?

DE58 BUJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is DE58 BUJ safe to buy?

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