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YD59 NPV

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,605 mi
Last recorded164,605 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 NPV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 164,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,141 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 132,948 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2023 132,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,737 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 106,682 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,744 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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YD59 NPV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YD59 NPV, 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 YD59 NPV registered?

YD59 NPV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YD59 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 NPV shows 8 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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