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AO59 VMW

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,876 miles

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

advise : exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 116,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise : exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 99,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 84,925 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,364 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,284 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 48,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 37,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fas pass emmissions not detected

Pass 27 Dec 2012 25,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VMW is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

AO59 VMW is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AO59 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 VMW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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