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DA59 VYU

2010 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 VYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,450 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 108,951 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,832 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip center windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system n general rusty condition

Front light perishing cracks in front tyre treads

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 98,832 miles

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip center windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system n general rusty condition

Front light perishing cracks in front tyre treads

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,644 miles

exhaust system badly corroded but secure and not leaking.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 85,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system badly corroded but secure and not leaking.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,881 miles

Rear back box secondary skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2018 81,881 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket/rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear back box secondary skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,282 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,187 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 64,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,278 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,382 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 VYU is a 2010 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 VYU, 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 16 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA59 VYU registered?

DA59 VYU is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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