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DA59 LYT

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,330 mi
Last recorded150,330 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 150,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer shield corroded.

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 136,305 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides spring arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 136,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides spring arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,753 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,116 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has wall damage (cut)

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

Rear rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,111 miles

Offside Front tyre has wall damage

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,375 miles

centre exhaust bracket/rear box corroded..

Fail 18 Nov 2020 93,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust bracket/rear box corroded..

Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,382 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2019 86,382 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,022 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 76,022 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 23 Nov 2017 68,573 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 68,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 59,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,261 miles

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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DA59 LYT is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DA59 LYT, 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 DA59 LYT registered?

DA59 LYT is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is DA59 LYT safe to buy?

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