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AE59 LVP

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,298 mi
Last recorded140,298 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LVP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 140,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 140,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 139,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 135,322 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 135,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,048 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 132,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 113,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,516 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 108,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,860 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 105,860 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.5 mm on central tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 99,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.5 mm on central tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,634 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 92,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,455 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,130 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,396 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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AE59 LVP is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE59 LVP, 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 AE59 LVP registered?

AE59 LVP is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is AE59 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 LVP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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