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BN59 WUT

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 133,571 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 133,571 miles

Exhaust system insecure front sleeve clamps missing/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 127,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose Cover Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,021 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 116,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in light (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,755 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 98,099 miles

both front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,047 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

off side front head lamp beam image is faded slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,843 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,551 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 71,551 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,422 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,505 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,029 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 36,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 35,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,631 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 WUT is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUT, 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.

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What year was BN59 WUT registered?

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

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