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YG59 VUO

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,024 mi
Last recorded167,024 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 167,024 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 152,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 139,702 miles

Rear slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

exhaust system corrosion to outer casing

slight oil residue around turbo intake pipes

Fail 13 Sep 2023 139,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

exhaust system corrosion to outer casing

slight oil residue around turbo intake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,869 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded & broken

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

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

corrosion to under body & various components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,428 miles

nsf tyre on the limit

slight dampness around front shockers

front tyres wearing on the edges

center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

center exhaust bracket broken

front tyres wearing on the edges

nsf tyre on the limit

slight dampness around front shockers

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated see page of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated see page of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,656 miles

o/s/f shock misting

Fail 5 Sep 2018 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f shock misting

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,587 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres cracking and aged

Fail 12 Sep 2017 62,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres cracking and aged

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,384 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread groves

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,176 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 43,176 miles

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

registration plate insecure FRONT (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,697 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,980 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 VUO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

Is YG59 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 VUO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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