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VK59 VFB

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,963 mi
Last recorded121,963 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VFB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,963 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 121,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 110,758 miles

Side repeater not working x2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,428 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 105,426 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,940 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 97,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt visual inspection only ,child seat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,614 miles

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

child seat fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,958 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2013 55,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VFB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

VK59 VFB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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