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WV59 BGY

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,948 mi
Last recorded82,948 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,948 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 73,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,642 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 67,642 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,664 miles

nearside front tyre starting to deiorate

Fail 22 Dec 2014 64,664 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to deiorate

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,998 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 BGY is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGY, 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 BGY registered?

WV59 BGY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is WV59 BGY safe to buy?

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