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BF59 ZRL

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,311 mi
Last recorded145,311 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 ZRL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 145,311 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 145,311 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,750 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 133,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 122,540 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 122,540 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,190 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 108,028 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,448 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 83,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,067 miles

both rear tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,103 miles

front discs eorn slight

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 ZRL is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF59 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

BF59 ZRL is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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