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ST59 FYO

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 FYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 107,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox mount worn

radiator unsecure bottom support missing

Fail 13 Jan 2026 107,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened control arm -rust holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened control arm -rust holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

gearbox mount worn

radiator unsecure bottom support missing

Fail 12 Jan 2026 107,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

gearbox mount worn

radiator insecure slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2024 96,791 miles

Clutch system will need repair soon

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inside edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,267 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,943 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 56,943 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and Rear on last digit (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,508 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 53,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,761 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,206 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,000 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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ST59 FYO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST59 FYO, 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

How do I check the history of ST59 FYO?

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What year was ST59 FYO registered?

ST59 FYO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is ST59 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 FYO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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