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VK59 VFD

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,729 mi
Last recorded154,729 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VFD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 154,729 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 154,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 140,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 140,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 123,258 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,770 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 114,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,546 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,260 miles

Intermediate exhaust support bracket corroded away & adrift but not adversely affecting security

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad getting low in comparison to others

Fail 22 Nov 2019 99,259 miles

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

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

Intermediate exhaust support bracket corroded away & adrift but not adversely affecting security

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad getting low in comparison to others

Pass 23 Nov 2018 88,880 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,498 miles

DSM not registering any readings

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,383 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 VFD is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

VK59 VFD is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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