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DA59 YSM

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,616 mi
Last recorded173,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 YSM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 173,616 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 169,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 164,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 158,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 151,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 142,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 126,818 miles

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL IS EXCESSIVE NOT TO STOP

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 104,406 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,207 miles

Front Oil leak engine sump plug and engine sump gasket/seal.

Nearside Rear brake pads are getting low.

Offside Rear brake pads are getting low.

Rear exhaust outer skin is corroded.

exhaust middle section is corroded but not holed.

exhaust middle support mount has snapped but the exhaust is adequately supported.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 89,207 miles

Front Oil leak engine sump plug and engine sump gasket/seal.

Nearside Rear brake pads are getting low.

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

Offside Rear brake pads are getting low.

Rear exhaust outer skin is corroded.

exhaust middle section is corroded but not holed.

exhaust middle support mount has snapped but the exhaust is adequately supported.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear of front brake disc's corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear of front brake disc's corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,852 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,970 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 YSM is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DA59 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

DA59 YSM is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is DA59 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 YSM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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