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AV59 BZJ

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,622 mi
Last recorded134,622 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 BZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 134,622 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 134,614 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,471 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 83,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant level low

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 72,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,124 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,462 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 41,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,823 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 25 Aug 2012 28,961 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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AV59 BZJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV59 BZJ, 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 AV59 BZJ registered?

AV59 BZJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AV59 BZJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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