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AU59 ZXV

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,500 mi
Last recorded132,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 132,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 127,366 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

exhaust hanger missing but system secure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,663 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,360 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 103,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And scrubbed off on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,272 miles

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

Rear Reverse lamp is inoperative

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded and also rear exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Rear exhaust silencer's outer skin is slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,272 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both nearside and offside fronts HiD kits fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Reverse lamp is inoperative

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded and also rear exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Rear exhaust silencer's outer skin is slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,121 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,375 miles

exhaust outer skin loose rear silencer

Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake dragging

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,880 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 48,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,357 miles

Both rear tyres split and perished

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,662 miles

N/S/R tyre splitting between tread

O/S/R tyre perishing between tread

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 ZXV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXV, 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 AU59 ZXV registered?

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

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