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YD59 UGX

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,119 mi
Last recorded159,119 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 159,119 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 4 Aug 2025 159,117 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2024 147,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 122,452 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

suspension components corroded on rear.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

TPMS illuminated

Under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 111,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Chunk of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

TPMS illuminated

Under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,260 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,653 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,823 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 UGX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

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

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