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FJ19 VBM

2019 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 Seat Leon37,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ19 VBM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2025 116,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under body covers fitted

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,977 miles

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 100,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,726 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 23 Feb 2022 75,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

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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FJ19 VBM is a 2019 Seat Leon in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 37,684 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 FJ19 VBM, 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 7 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ19 VBM registered?

FJ19 VBM is a 2019 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2019.

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