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SY59 TYW

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 132,418 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring worn n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded throu out compounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,634 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r outter sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,625 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 108,620 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,438 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 96,437 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 92,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,742 miles

tyre pressure system faulty

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,151 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,619 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,908 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,352 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 22,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (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 TYW is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

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

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