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BN59 NLU

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,946 mi
Last recorded79,946 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 NLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,946 miles

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

back box out skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,185 miles

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

Rear rear exhausted corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 73,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through

slight oil leak on engine ( misting)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,833 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 15,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,207 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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BN59 NLU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN59 NLU, 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 BN59 NLU registered?

BN59 NLU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is BN59 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 NLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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