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YP59 LNM

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,674 mi
Last recorded115,674 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 LNM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 115,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 115,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 105,679 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 90,285 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn unevenly and cracked

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front hubs and suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 90,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn unevenly and cracked

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front hubs and suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2020 76,219 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight bind rear brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,996 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 58,994 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,412 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,247 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,991 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 29,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,163 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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YP59 LNM is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP59 LNM, 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 YP59 LNM registered?

YP59 LNM is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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