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BK59 GYF

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,629 mi
Last recorded223,629 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 GYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 223,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 195,491 miles

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

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

rear exhuast skin rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2025 195,491 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhuast skin rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2024 172,624 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 172,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 147,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,174 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 90,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,233 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 84,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,945 miles

Rear Both tyres cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,836 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% intermittently not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inside edge and misshapen

Rear both tyres cracking and perishing

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,208 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 63,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,234 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer side wall and has a cut in the side wall but not down to cords

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 55,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer side wall and has a cut in the side wall but not down to cords

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,348 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,236 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 GYF is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

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

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