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YR59 RRO

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,002 mi
Last recorded151,002 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 RRO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 151,002 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel corrupted all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 145,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Axel corroded all over

Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded, but not seriously weekend

Pass 24 Dec 2021 130,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,069 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,374 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 112,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 107,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,756 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 78,756 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,504 miles

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

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

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 RRO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YR59 RRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR59 RRO registered?

YR59 RRO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YR59 RRO safe to buy?

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