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BU59 ZFH

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,394 mi
Last recorded184,394 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZFH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 184,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2025 184,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 158,865 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 158,847 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 148,484 miles

Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 141,222 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 141,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,113 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 138,108 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,160 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 136,138 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users o / s /f intercooler pipe leaking (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 134,172 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 134,118 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure loose and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,419 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,189 miles

Advise engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Advise rear brake pads both sides appear to be getting low,

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,061 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres very slight perishing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BU59 ZFH is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU59 ZFH, 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 BU59 ZFH registered?

BU59 ZFH is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BU59 ZFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 ZFH shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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