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YH59 SRY

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 SRY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 112,606 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,474 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,264 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear brake discs

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2022 96,920 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,920 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,018 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,119 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre feathered wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,681 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,681 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 SRY is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YH59 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

YH59 SRY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is YH59 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 SRY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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