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BK59 ESG

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,145 mi
Last recorded91,145 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 ESG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,145 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,469 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,918 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 63,910 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,934 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,919 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,561 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,336 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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BK59 ESG is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK59 ESG, 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 BK59 ESG registered?

BK59 ESG is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is BK59 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 ESG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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