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VE59 YGY

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,763 mi
Last recorded23,763 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 YGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 23,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,458 miles

Advise off side front fog lamp broken

Advise passengers seat belt stalk outer casing missing.

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 18,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise off side front fog lamp broken

Advise passengers seat belt stalk outer casing missing.

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

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

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 YGY is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VE59 YGY, 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 VE59 YGY registered?

VE59 YGY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is VE59 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 YGY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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