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BG09 ZZX

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,015 mi
Last recorded154,015 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZZX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 154,015 miles

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

exhaust backbox has slight leak

Pass 13 Aug 2024 144,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 127,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,024 miles

Rear exhuast box rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2021 119,016 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhuast box rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,438 miles

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

Nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,994 miles

Offside door mirror insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate on all the time (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 104,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside door mirror insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate on all the time (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,537 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,516 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BG09 ZZX is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc 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 BG09 ZZX, 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 BG09 ZZX registered?

BG09 ZZX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is BG09 ZZX safe to buy?

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