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VN59 LJZ

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,652 mi
Last recorded89,652 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 LJZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,652 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,432 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 78,432 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,991 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,707 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,285 miles

Advise condition of exhaust silencer and one mounting point insecure.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,731 miles

Engine bottom tray insecure.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,299 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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VN59 LJZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VN59 LJZ, 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 VN59 LJZ registered?

VN59 LJZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is VN59 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 LJZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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