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WV59 YHY

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,190 mi
Last recorded145,190 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 YHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 145,190 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 145,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 139,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 126,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 118,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 112,817 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 103,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,644 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2019 91,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,119 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,902 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 68,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,676 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,676 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,870 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 43,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,319 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly 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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WV59 YHY is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV59 YHY, 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 WV59 YHY registered?

WV59 YHY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is WV59 YHY safe to buy?

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