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BU59 ZGD

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZGD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 83,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,632 miles

Brake discs corroded on surfaces

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 80,620 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 80,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 46,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,358 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 40,358 miles

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers over testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,150 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,839 miles

2x child seats fitted.

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,839 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

2x child seats fitted.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 29,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,249 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 24,249 miles

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

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 ZGD is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 BU59 ZGD, 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 BU59 ZGD registered?

BU59 ZGD is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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