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BK09 NBB

2009 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,281 mi
Last recorded94,281 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 NBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,281 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 94,281 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at banjo onto calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 83,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,653 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 78,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 70,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 70,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,682 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 63,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,726 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 61,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,740 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both tyres have slight cracks

Fail 14 Mar 2015 53,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both tyres have slight cracks

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,366 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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BK09 NBB is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BK09 NBB, 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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BK09 NBB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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