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ST59 MVO

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,487 mi
Last recorded185,487 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 MVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 185,487 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms upper and lower including trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on all front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2024 185,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms upper and lower including trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on all front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2023 182,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper mount on suspension req attention

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced which also includes rear suspension supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 182,280 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper mount on suspension req attention

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced which also includes rear suspension supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 170,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 169,916 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 159,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,465 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 145,465 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and disc discoulered (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 127,667 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

small exhaust leak at rear exhaust hanger

Pass 18 Nov 2017 117,354 miles

eml on

rear exhaust hanger corroded but system still suppoerted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,110 miles

EML Light on

Fail 9 Nov 2016 109,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML Light on

both front tyres worn down on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,725 miles

E.M.L. remains on

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer mounting detached from exhaust.Exhaust supported by another two mountings

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,106 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

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 MVO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST59 MVO, 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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ST59 MVO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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