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BF59 ZPW

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,807 mi
Last recorded146,807 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 ZPW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 146,807 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 146,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2025 146,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 138,553 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded in areas

Pass 18 Sep 2023 133,134 miles

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

rear axle surface rust

Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,144 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 121,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres uneven wear close getting close to legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyre uneven wear inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,528 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges slight cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,875 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,174 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,595 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,883 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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BF59 ZPW is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF59 ZPW, 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 BF59 ZPW registered?

BF59 ZPW is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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