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SV59 TYU

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,925 mi
Last recorded84,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 TYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 84,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 82,250 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Avon 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Avon 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,247 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2023 77,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,031 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 73,031 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight dampness at driveshaft seal

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil dampness at crank pulley

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,135 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **borderline failure** heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,850 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked,perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 60,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked,perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,408 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,369 miles

front pads at 3mm

Fail 16 Sep 2015 37,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front pads at 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,750 miles

head light bulbs slight different colours

Fail 19 Sep 2014 30,750 miles

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

head light bulbs slight different colours

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,643 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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SV59 TYU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV59 TYU, 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 SV59 TYU registered?

SV59 TYU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is SV59 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 TYU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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