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BN59 WUV

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

198,779 mi
Last recorded198,779 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 198,779 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear engine dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 189,578 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 189,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 166,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 148,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 132,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 Aug 2018 112,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,764 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,126 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 WUV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

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

Is BN59 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 WUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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