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YP59 LOF

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,854 mi
Last recorded149,854 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 LOF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 149,854 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 149,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 138,951 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,289 miles

brake pedal spongy-front brake discs and pads wearing thin-n/s/r tyre outer wall perished-exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,396 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 115,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 30 Oct 2018 97,477 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 97,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,799 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,852 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,863 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,387 miles

NSR TYRE WORN ON INER EDGE

OSF INER CV BOOT DAMP

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

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 LOF is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF registered?

YP59 LOF is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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