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YT59 OWD

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,270 mi
Last recorded117,270 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 OWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,270 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,071 miles

car seat fitted to rear seat

exhaust back box corroded outer

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Sep 2018 110,046 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

car seat fitted to rear seat

exhaust back box corroded outer

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,614 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,037 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,133 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OWD is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YT59 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

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

Is YT59 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 OWD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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