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BU59 ZFV

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,013 mi
Last recorded93,013 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 93,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,123 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 87,122 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,721 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,930 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,121 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,057 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 55,093 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 51,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 51,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,687 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs worn

front tyres worn to 4mm and worn on edges and perished

rear tyres worn to 3mm worn on edges and perished

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,482 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are perished

rear discs are worn and n/s pads appear very low !

rear tyres are worn to 3mm,perished and worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,927 miles

both rear tyres have approx 3mm of tread left and perished

rear brake pads are approx 75% worn

wear noted on both front brake disc

Fail 20 Sep 2013 28,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

rear discs worn and pads appear low

rear tyres perished and low on tread 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,212 miles

exhaust rusty

rear discs worn and pads appear low

rear tyres perished and low on tread 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,450 miles

both front tyres, treads low at edges.

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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BU59 ZFV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BU59 ZFV, 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 BU59 ZFV registered?

BU59 ZFV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BU59 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 ZFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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