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BN09 WHC

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

200,983 mi
Last recorded200,983 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 WHC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 200,983 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 200,974 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed CO Reading excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 199,481 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 197,410 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 195,014 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 31 Jan 2022 181,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 171,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 163,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 152,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 138,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 127,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,290 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,741 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 71,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,366 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BN09 WHC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 79,343 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 BN09 WHC, 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 17 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 WHC registered?

BN09 WHC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is BN09 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 WHC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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