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BF59 ZSJ

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,966 mi
Last recorded115,966 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 ZSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,966 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 115,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,369 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,330 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,515 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 79,135 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,925 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,967 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,320 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 11,083 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 11,083 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 ZSJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZSJ, 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 BF59 ZSJ registered?

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

Is BF59 ZSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 ZSJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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