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VK59 LPX

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,042 mi
Last recorded174,042 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 LPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 174,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 163,087 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 163,067 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,163 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 136,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,311 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and has surface cracking.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 114,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and rubber boot split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and has surface cracking.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,883 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,444 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,444 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,797 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LPX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK59 LPX, 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 VK59 LPX registered?

VK59 LPX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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