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BN59 WNJ

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,022 mi
Last recorded120,022 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WNJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 120,022 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges + perished

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock leaking

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,416 miles

both front ball joint rubbers splitting

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock slight leak

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 116,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front ball joint rubbers splitting

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock slight leak

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,939 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,937 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,615 miles

both rear tyres uneven on inner edges

chip in screen

Fail 2 Feb 2022 103,615 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres uneven on inner edges

chip in screen

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,189 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

chip in screen

Fail 25 Jan 2021 99,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

chip in screen

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,130 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,263 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Fail 12 Jul 2018 74,263 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,508 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 63,508 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,660 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear seats folded down at time of test

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 9 Jul 2014 31,265 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,134 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 18,134 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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BN59 WNJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BN59 WNJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN59 WNJ?

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What year was BN59 WNJ registered?

BN59 WNJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is BN59 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 WNJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN59 WNJ have outstanding finance?

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