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BG59 OAJ

2010 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,647 mi
Last recorded103,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 OAJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 103,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 103,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded and strap/clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,688 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,688 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and one rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 83,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Supported by Temporary Means (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 83,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Supported by Temporary Means (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,210 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 76,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo 26 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo 26 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2019 56,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,039 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres perished

rear exhaust bracket corroded

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2015 36,756 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG59 OAJ is a 2010 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 BG59 OAJ, 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 16 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG59 OAJ is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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