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YG59 OWA

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,824 mi
Last recorded156,824 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,824 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 156,664 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard back box (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front DRL FLASHING

Pass 5 Dec 2024 155,874 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 155,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 150,583 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 150,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,828 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,593 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 110,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,359 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,287 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,888 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,6mm 225/40x18 - 92y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,3mm 225/40x18 - 92y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,7mm 225/40x18 - 92y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/40x18 - 92y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,655 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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YG59 OWA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG59 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

YG59 OWA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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