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VK59 LRF

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,440 mi
Last recorded142,440 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 142,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 132,617 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 132,580 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 127,675 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,781 miles

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)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,781 miles

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)

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,489 miles

Centre Brake light has 1 bulb or LED not working.

Front Brake discs are scored on the face.

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

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking in then treads.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake discs are scored on the face.

Rear Exhaust section is corroding on its outer skin.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 74,489 miles

Centre Brake light has 1 bulb or LED not working.

Front Brake discs are scored on the face.

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

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking in then treads.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake discs are scored on the face.

Rear Exhaust section is corroding on its outer skin.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,425 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 28,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,105 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 LRF is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LRF, 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 VK59 LRF registered?

VK59 LRF is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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