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AK59 PYU

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,974 mi
Last recorded137,974 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 PYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 137,974 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

dry advise wax oil

Fail 5 Aug 2025 137,974 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

dry advise wax oil

Pass 2 Aug 2024 136,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 134,523 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 134,523 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake caliper ceased (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,009 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken and not working

Fail 25 Nov 2022 132,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken and not working

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,195 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,598 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,598 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 113,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim dented

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 113,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim dented

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 105,872 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 18 May 2018 105,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 13 May 2017 102,707 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 102,707 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement horizontal stabiliser arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,849 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 6 May 2015 91,733 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 91,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AK59 PYU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK59 PYU, 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 AK59 PYU registered?

AK59 PYU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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