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DG58 BFM

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,836 mi
Last recorded146,836 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 BFM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 146,836 miles

Front near side and off side front wing,s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 146,836 miles

Front near side and off side front wing,s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 141,919 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2024 140,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

bonet secondary catch seized

corrosion showing on all rear suspension components

vehicle been lowered a lot

Fail 8 Jul 2024 140,757 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

bonet secondary catch seized

corrosion showing on all rear suspension components

vehicle been lowered a lot

Pass 7 Jul 2023 136,061 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi insecure to leg mount

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

Offside Rear park brake requires attention

bonet secondary catch seized

both front wing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 130,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 126,837 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 126,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 126,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction screen tint (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 122,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front engine under tray insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2020 122,909 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front engine under tray insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2019 117,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,420 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,033 miles

engine / undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 103,033 miles

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

engine / undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,578 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 86,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,274 miles

tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 82,258 miles

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

TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,098 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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DG58 BFM is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DG58 BFM, 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 DG58 BFM registered?

DG58 BFM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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