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BF59 ZSL

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,189 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,327 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 31 Aug 2021 96,327 miles

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,194 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,433 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 87,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,668 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 77,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,729 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,550 miles

Offside Rear rear child,s seat fitted to rear seat belt not tested

Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear child,s seat fitted to rear seat belt not tested

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,611 miles

Emmisions to clean to read

Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,331 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,986 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)

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Sep 2012 34,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake pads wearing low

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 ZSL is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

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

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