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YF59 XZU

2010 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,588 mi
Last recorded90,588 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 XZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 88,228 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,221 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Rear arms slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 65,331 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Just met minimum criteria, Requires fuel cleaners and service (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both cables outer casing corroded and split , requires replacement. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Outer Exhaust skinn corroded and hanging down , could dropp off and hit vehicle behind .

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,058 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Diesel cooler under OS floor slightly loose

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,395 miles

Offside Front steering knuckle slight play

Offside Front tyre getting down

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2018 46,395 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened broken (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front steering knuckle slight play

Offside Front tyre getting down

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,649 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Handbrake cables sticking slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 38,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Handbrake cables sticking slightly

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,337 miles

Front Discs Scored on Inside

Rear Discs Rusted

Rear Tyres slight cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,664 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF59 XZU is a 2010 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 YF59 XZU, 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 16 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 YF59 XZU registered?

YF59 XZU is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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