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YH59 XNS

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,069 mi
Last recorded142,069 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XNS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 142,069 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 134,964 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 134,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 127,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 122,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 118,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,938 miles

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

Tps light on dash

Fail 9 Jun 2021 115,914 miles

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

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

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

Tps light on dash

Pass 28 May 2020 112,031 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 112,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,686 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,034 miles

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,700 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XNS is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

YH59 XNS is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is YH59 XNS safe to buy?

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