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AO59 FCV

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,105 mi
Last recorded148,105 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FCV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,105 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 142,230 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 141,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 136,284 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2023 136,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 130,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 126,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 126,653 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 100,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,759 miles

Central exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 90,759 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,466 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 80,337 miles

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,024 miles

Front tyres wearing low at 2-3mm.

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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AO59 FCV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO59 FCV, 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 AO59 FCV registered?

AO59 FCV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is AO59 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 FCV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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