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YD59 RCV

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,734 mi
Last recorded105,734 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,734 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 105,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 83,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,910 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,678 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,426 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 RCV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD59 RCV, 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 YD59 RCV registered?

YD59 RCV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is YD59 RCV safe to buy?

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