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YT59 OWK

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 OWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,010 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,393 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 117,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 104,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,402 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 89,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Caliper handbrake lever stiff (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2

Pass 17 Jul 2021 71,232 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking

Fail 17 Jul 2021 71,232 miles

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2020 66,289 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,557 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front + wear to inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,256 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,137 miles

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

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

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 OWK is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OWK, 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 YT59 OWK registered?

YT59 OWK is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is YT59 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 OWK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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