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YT59 MDJ

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,697 mi
Last recorded49,697 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 MDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,697 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 49,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 40,963 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,328 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,842 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,351 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,939 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 31,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,575 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,085 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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YT59 MDJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT59 MDJ, 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 YT59 MDJ registered?

YT59 MDJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is YT59 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 MDJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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