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AO59 VMM

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,990 mi
Last recorded138,990 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VMM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,990 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 138,990 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 124,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 100,989 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 100,989 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 91,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,309 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight deterioration to exhaust back box

Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,165 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 47,436 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 40,878 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2015 40,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,901 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,739 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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AO59 VMM is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO59 VMM, 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 AO59 VMM registered?

AO59 VMM is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is AO59 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 VMM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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