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SA59 BFE

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,695 mi
Last recorded98,695 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 BFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,695 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2024 98,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 92,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,560 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,826 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,608 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 58,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Aug 2016 56,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,340 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,602 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 35,602 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,305 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 27,187 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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SA59 BFE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA59 BFE, 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 SA59 BFE registered?

SA59 BFE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is SA59 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 BFE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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