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AK59 PYV

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,839 mi
Last recorded157,839 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 PYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 157,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 150,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 142,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,269 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine mil light on

exhaust heatshield loose at the back

Pass 12 Nov 2017 94,038 miles

CENTRE , EXHUAST BRACKET BROKEN , BUT STILL ADD SUPPORTED

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

Fail 12 Nov 2017 94,038 miles

CENTRE , EXHUAST BRACKET BROKEN , BUT STILL ADD SUPPORTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,946 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake check, rear inner pads appear low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,843 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,421 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 47,137 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 PYV is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK59 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

AK59 PYV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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