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YE59 STX

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,874 mi
Last recorded187,874 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 STX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 187,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 173,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE.) (5.2.3 (e))

chassis, suspension, brakes and fuel lines corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 166,240 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 155,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 145,904 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 145,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 140,898 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2016 134,223 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,820 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 123,820 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,425 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,771 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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YE59 STX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE59 STX, 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 YE59 STX registered?

YE59 STX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 December 2009.

Is YE59 STX safe to buy?

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