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VK59 VFR

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,778 mi
Last recorded149,778 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 149,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm that houses the spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm that houses the spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 138,534 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,560 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,987 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,573 miles

Nearside mirror glass smashed

Fail 16 Jul 2020 102,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass smashed

Pass 15 Jun 2019 90,383 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,232 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,230 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,509 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,071 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 52,071 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,752 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 26,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 VFR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

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

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