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BN59 XMV

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,551 mi
Last recorded128,551 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XMV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,551 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Assembly insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 128,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Assembly insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,357 miles

under body covers fitted

rear suspension subframe light corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

headlight lenses deteriorated nearside condensation

Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

headlight lenses deteriorated nearside condensation

rear suspension subframe light corrosion

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,949 miles

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

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

signs of water in n/s/f headlamp but not effecting beam image

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,001 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 107,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,656 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,033 miles

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,948 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 XMV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

BN59 XMV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is BN59 XMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 XMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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