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DG58 BEJ

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,139 mi
Last recorded148,139 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 BEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 148,139 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 148,129 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

T.P.M.S light on

Pass 27 Oct 2020 137,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 137,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,812 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,139 miles

Emissions tested, Tested to clean no smoke detected

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyre's badly worn on inner edge's.225/40r18 92w goodyear

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,546 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 67,418 miles

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,507 miles

off side rear tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge

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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DG58 BEJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG58 BEJ, 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 DG58 BEJ registered?

DG58 BEJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is DG58 BEJ safe to buy?

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