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BN59 XML

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,273 mi
Last recorded150,273 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XML
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 150,273 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 150,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 135,908 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 125,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,548 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 99,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 92,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,442 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 79,442 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,868 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,585 miles

Engine covers

Undertrays

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,922 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 32,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,558 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,728 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 XML is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XML, 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 XML registered?

BN59 XML is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BN59 XML shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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