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SY59 RCU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,251 mi
Last recorded144,251 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 RCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 144,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 137,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019
Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 102,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust hanger, section corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,549 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust hanger, section corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,727 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,727 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,484 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre wearing low and cracked

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,139 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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SY59 RCU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY59 RCU, 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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What year was SY59 RCU registered?

SY59 RCU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is SY59 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 RCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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