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AO59 VNF

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,177 mi
Last recorded169,177 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 169,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 162,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 156,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 150,827 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded and hanger defective no leaks seen.

tpms lamp displayed on dash

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Dec 2019 138,225 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking NSF brake caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking exhaust gas but not excessively

TPMS light displayed on dash

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2018 126,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 117,229 miles

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

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

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Pass 31 Dec 2016 113,607 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 107,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO HEAVILY PERRISHED. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 100,554 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 90,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 90,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNF is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black 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 AO59 VNF, 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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AO59 VNF is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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