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BJ59 DOA

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,743 mi
Last recorded132,743 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 DOA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 132,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 128,209 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,663 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 121,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,246 miles

all four tyres wearing thin

Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 116,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,079 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner ege

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

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,545 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 96,375 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve corroded and insecure (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hangers corroded and broke away from exhaust (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and split inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 82,329 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,746 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,834 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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BJ59 DOA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ59 DOA, 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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BJ59 DOA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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