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BD58 SFU

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,057 mi
Last recorded163,057 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 SFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 163,057 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin damaged/corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 153,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,924 miles

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 121,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,442 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,113 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust condition

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,509 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 84,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,383 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake inspection required

coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,353 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,218 miles

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

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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BD58 SFU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD58 SFU, 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 BD58 SFU registered?

BD58 SFU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BD58 SFU safe to buy?

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