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BD08 UBB

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

230,687 mi
Last recorded230,687 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 230,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 217,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 205,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 198,404 miles

Exhaust bracket missing but exhaust adequately supported

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2016 198,404 miles

Exhaust bracket missing but exhaust adequately supported

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 190,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 175,294 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 149,743 miles

front brake disks corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 149,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake disks corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 114,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,937 miles

nsf tyre 2mm

osf tyre 3mm

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 UBB is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD08 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

BD08 UBB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is BD08 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 UBB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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