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YH59 HXX

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 HXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,275 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2020 82,275 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped in center (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,907 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2019 74,907 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s/f/ (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r/ (5.3.2 (b))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 40,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,277 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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YH59 HXX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH59 HXX, 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 YH59 HXX registered?

YH59 HXX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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