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BT59 JZE

2010 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,726 mi
Last recorded79,726 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 JZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,726 miles

Nearside Front scratch marks on front screen

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear frame, area and others suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 79,503 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,453 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Engine mounting excessively loose lower engine/gearbox not connected to engine, bolts broken/missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

fuel cap seal poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2022 79,406 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear - cracking/perishing in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking around bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

moisture around abs pump/ clutch line

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched swept area's (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area's

Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,182 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen scratched by worn wiper blade

Fail 1 Nov 2017 52,182 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside windscreen scratched by worn wiper blade

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,355 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,279 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 7 Jul 2015 38,279 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 23,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BT59 JZE is a 2010 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 BT59 JZE, 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 16 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT59 JZE registered?

BT59 JZE is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2010.

Is BT59 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 JZE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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