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BN59 WUU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,637 mi
Last recorded156,637 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 156,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2025 153,987 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 148,348 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 148,329 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 138,764 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 120,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,906 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2018 98,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,912 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,472 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,926 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,260 miles

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

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)

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

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 WUU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

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

Is BN59 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 WUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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