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AU59 ZXG

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,876 mi
Last recorded185,876 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZXG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 185,876 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 185,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 179,350 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Feb 2022 174,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 169,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 169,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 159,262 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 141,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and torn in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 123,563 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 123,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,808 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust tailbox badly corroded

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

engine undertray damaged

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust tailbox badly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

engine undertray damaged

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Nov 2014 71,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,948 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 ZXG is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU59 ZXG, 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 AU59 ZXG registered?

AU59 ZXG is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for AU59 ZXG shows 18 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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