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BK59 GYC

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 GYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 141,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 133,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 133,368 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,295 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 125,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearisde slightly low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lagging

Pass 7 Dec 2021 111,317 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 85,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,746 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,248 miles

nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged,but not deep enough to reach inner ply or cords.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,326 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,326 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 49,146 miles

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

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 GYC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK59 GYC, 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 BK59 GYC registered?

BK59 GYC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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