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YT59 RTV

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,861 mi
Last recorded158,861 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 158,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 152,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 152,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 142,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 133,914 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 133,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 125,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 117,359 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer held up with wire and rear center exhaust bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 117,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer held up with wire and rear center exhaust bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,294 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,274 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 107,274 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 99,722 miles

Advise exhaust brackets broken on rear and center sections

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,709 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,223 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,487 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 RTV 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 78.9%.

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 RTV, 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

How do I check the history of YT59 RTV?

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What year was YT59 RTV registered?

YT59 RTV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is YT59 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 RTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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