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YR59 WNY

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,592 mi
Last recorded201,592 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 WNY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 201,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 201,592 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 192,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 185,359 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 185,359 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 164,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 158,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre - inner edge wear.

Rear coil spring corroded lower coil. (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates - impact damage.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 158,432 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/s & O/s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre - inner edge wear.

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

Rear coil spring corroded lower coil. (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates - impact damage.

Pass 8 May 2017 144,338 miles

Engine oil not registering on dip stick - 1l added to MINIMUM.

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

Offside Front Brake pad wear.

Rear N/s & O/s tyres - Heavy inner edge wear.

Pass 3 May 2016 127,453 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on the outer edges

Fail 3 May 2016 127,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low on the outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,959 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 91,903 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,864 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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YR59 WNY is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black 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 YR59 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

YR59 WNY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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