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YY59 JFE

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,753 mi
Last recorded84,753 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 JFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 52,693 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 52,693 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on the vehicle have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake slightly binding

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate in tread (small splits

front wipers slightly smearing

fuel cap seal split

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Fail 23 Nov 2018 43,653 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on the vehicle have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake slightly binding

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate in tread (small splits

front wipers slightly smearing

fuel cap seal split

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,629 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,344 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 28,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,853 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,621 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YY59 JFE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY59 JFE, 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 YY59 JFE registered?

YY59 JFE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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