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YR59 OKM

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,492 mi
Last recorded109,492 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 OKM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 109,492 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 May 2025 109,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,760 miles

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

Offside Rear not ,locking

Fail 14 Mar 2024 103,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ex smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear not ,locking

Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,620 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 96,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,352 miles

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

rear wiper faulty

Fail 22 Mar 2022 89,352 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

rear wiper faulty

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,650 miles

Brake Squeal

Offside Front Shocker Damp

Fail 25 Mar 2021 81,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake Squeal

Offside Front Shocker Damp

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emission just passed

Fail 24 Mar 2020 74,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emission just passed

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,298 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 67,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,601 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 58,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine too high (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

service light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,352 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 51,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,824 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 43,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,840 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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YR59 OKM is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR59 OKM, 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 YR59 OKM registered?

YR59 OKM is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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