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VK59 LPJ

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,880 mi
Last recorded123,880 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 LPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,413 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 110,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,955 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,178 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,952 miles

both rear tyres are slightly mishapen on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,089 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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VK59 LPJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK59 LPJ, 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

How do I check the history of VK59 LPJ?

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What year was VK59 LPJ registered?

VK59 LPJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is VK59 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 LPJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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