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YD59 NRF

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,439 mi
Last recorded114,439 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 NRF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 114,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 110,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 108,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,519 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 105,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 84,680 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 84,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted at time of test (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted at time of test (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,428 miles

Dent in N/S/F wing.

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Service Indicator is ON. Inspection recommended.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT. 34F 32R.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,428 miles

Dent in N/S/F wing.

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Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service Indicator is ON. Inspection recommended.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT. 34F 32R.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 40,739 miles

Service Indicator at ZERO.

Fail 19 May 2014 40,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service Indicator at ZERO.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,286 miles

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

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

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 NRF is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

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

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