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BN59 WNV

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

169,490 mi
Last recorded169,490 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 169,490 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 169,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 163,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 158,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 153,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 147,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise attention (6.1.2 (a))

Noise on nearside front brake when wheel rotated clockwise no obvious wear or damage,advise attention

Pass 19 Aug 2019 137,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,673 miles

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

Residual dampness around fuel filter body but no obvious leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,072 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,551 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacment

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacment

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2014 91,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the exhaust rear box is corroded but not holed

the nsr and osr tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

the osr brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,685 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,918 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 WNV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WNV, 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 WNV registered?

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

Is BN59 WNV safe to buy?

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