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BD08 JXF

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,484 mi
Last recorded169,484 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JXF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 169,484 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight wear

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 11 May 2024 169,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight wear

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 19 May 2023 158,197 miles

A/C condenser is in very poor condition

Coil spring corroded both rear and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch is corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2023 158,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens is deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

A/C condenser is in very poor condition

Coil spring corroded both rear and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch is corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2022 150,531 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front - slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level below minimum

Pass 17 May 2021 143,071 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front and offside front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside front headlamp lens tarnished

Pass 21 May 2020 137,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has a cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 126,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,530 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front, slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall (2254018Mich2015)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,499 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish (225/40 ZR18 92Y 2011)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,973 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,973 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut 225.40.18y mich

Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,542 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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BD08 JXF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD08 JXF, 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 BD08 JXF registered?

BD08 JXF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 JXF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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