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VE59 RKO

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,113 mi
Last recorded129,113 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 RKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 129,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 127,653 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 123,523 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 110,396 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 105,559 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 101,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,642 miles

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Pass 19 Aug 2017 88,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s-o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s-o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,026 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 55,193 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,056 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 25,012 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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VE59 RKO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VE59 RKO, 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 VE59 RKO registered?

VE59 RKO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is VE59 RKO safe to buy?

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