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AG58 VZU

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,787 mi
Last recorded137,787 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 VZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,787 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

eml+anti skid lights was on ,,,,,,,went off during test

Fail 30 Oct 2025 131,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

eml+anti skid lights was on ,,,,,,,went off during test

Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,214 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front battery connection loose

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 120,953 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 120,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier - ve terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped and cracked in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread , bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 118,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb? tarnished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section front box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier - ve terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped and cracked in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread , bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,700 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 113,433 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 113,433 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,379 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 106,379 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,493 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,466 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,144 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,144 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,816 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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,383 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,275 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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AG58 VZU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AG58 VZU, 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 AG58 VZU registered?

AG58 VZU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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