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WV59 BFO

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,247 mi
Last recorded146,247 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BFO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 146,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 136,495 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Apr 2024 128,281 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 128,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 113,535 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,302 miles

both front and rear discs corroded and slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,744 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,099 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,916 miles

engine light stopping on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,916 miles

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

engine light stopping on

Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,483 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,019 miles

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

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

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

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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WV59 BFO is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WV59 BFO, 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 WV59 BFO registered?

WV59 BFO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 BFO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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