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WV59 BFZ

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,606 mi
Last recorded149,606 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 149,606 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 149,606 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020

general underside corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2020

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2019
Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise on n/s front wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,520 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounting broken but systen still adequately supported

Fail 27 Jan 2017 106,520 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounting broken but systen still adequately supported

Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust mounting broken but remains secure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,152 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 86,152 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn badly out of shape on inside edge of tread

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,827 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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WV59 BFZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV59 BFZ, 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.

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What year was WV59 BFZ registered?

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

Is WV59 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 BFZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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