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BD59 VWY

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 VWY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,844 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 109,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,115 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 85,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,331 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 73,233 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 73,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,674 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 34,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,722 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 25,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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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BD59 VWY is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD59 VWY, 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 BD59 VWY registered?

BD59 VWY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is BD59 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 VWY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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