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SB08 NEJ

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,707 mi
Last recorded116,707 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 115,853 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 115,852 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2022 112,287 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 107,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 103,426 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 98,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 90,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 68,586 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,208 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 48,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,566 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 17,735 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 17,735 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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SB08 NEJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SB08 NEJ, 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 SB08 NEJ registered?

SB08 NEJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is SB08 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 NEJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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