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YG59 VUK

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,675 mi
Last recorded132,675 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 VUK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,675 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,514 miles

Nearside Rear slightly tight to rotate

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 83,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly tight to rotate

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror insecure ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2017 62,629 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,078 miles

unable to fully test nearside front seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,868 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 36,868 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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 VUK is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG59 VUK registered?

YG59 VUK is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YG59 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 VUK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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