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SY59 TYU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,160 mi
Last recorded134,160 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 134,160 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre of a winter tread type

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

genral surface corrosion on under side of car

Fail 17 Nov 2020 134,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre of a winter tread type

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear hub tight to turn by hand

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

genral surface corrosion on under side of car

Pass 25 Jul 2019 124,013 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Effort Low

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 124,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Effort Low

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,169 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 116,169 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both bulbs badly flickering (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,591 miles

under trays obscuring view of components.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under trays obscuring view of components.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,043 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,648 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 40,647 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 TYU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SY59 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.

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What year was SY59 TYU registered?

SY59 TYU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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