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YC59 PUV

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,031 mi
Last recorded162,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 PUV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 162,031 miles

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

n/s/r and o//sr trailing arms bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2023 147,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 143,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,497 miles

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

off side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 11 Nov 2020 122,497 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

off side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,696 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 106,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 49,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,117 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Front brake discs worn/corroded

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

Offside rear Tyre on legal limit

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 40,117 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear Tyre on legal limit

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,376 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 32,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 11,287 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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YC59 PUV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YC59 PUV, 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 YC59 PUV registered?

YC59 PUV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is YC59 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 PUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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