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BT59 VCE

2010 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,227 mi
Last recorded184,227 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 VCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 184,227 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 184,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 175,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 152,630 miles

nearside front brake wire slight damage

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

rear exhaust box rusty and centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ repaired

rear subframe and front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 11 Feb 2021 127,010 miles

both rear suspension coil springs, offside front suspension coil spring, front antiroll bar, rear subframe and rear suspension lower arms starting to rust

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn low and inner side wall small cuts/ splits

nearside rear antiroll bar link slight movement

nearside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear exhaust box starting to rust and rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ repaired

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,409 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges wearing and inner sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve and rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear exhaust box starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,128 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,641 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 92,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,998 miles

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

Front tyre inner edges worn

Rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,169 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 76,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,251 miles

uneven tyre wear both rear tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2014 60,293 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 60,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,324 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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BT59 VCE is a 2010 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BT59 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

BT59 VCE is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 February 2010.

Is BT59 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 VCE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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