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AK59 TXS

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,748 mi
Last recorded138,748 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 TXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,347 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 115,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,610 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,805 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,896 miles

front brake pads 4000 miles left approx

Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front brake pads 4000 miles left approx

n/s/f tyre worn to the limit

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,828 miles

N/S/R outer b/pad worn low and appears to be ON limit of wear

O/S/R outer b/pad getting abit low

P/Brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Service brake efficiency getting abit low

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,243 miles

N/S/R outer b/pad wearing low

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,717 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 23,717 miles

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

osf pads wearing more than ns advise new pads, strip and clean

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 TXS is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TXS, 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 AK59 TXS registered?

AK59 TXS is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is AK59 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 TXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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