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YG59 AZD

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,901 mi
Last recorded113,901 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 AZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 97,698 miles

Front Both tyres inflated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle presented in wet condition

Fail 1 Nov 2019 97,698 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both tyres inflated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,291 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,122 miles

Exhaust system corroded(back box)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 82,122 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system corroded(back box)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,079 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 60,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,232 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 51,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure warning light on dash on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YG59 AZD is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG59 AZD, 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 YG59 AZD registered?

YG59 AZD is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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