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AU59 OBG

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,785 mi
Last recorded82,785 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 OBG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 82,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,635 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,661 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 63,267 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,889 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,593 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 54,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,385 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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AU59 OBG is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AU59 OBG, 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 AU59 OBG?

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What year was AU59 OBG registered?

AU59 OBG is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is AU59 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 OBG 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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