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CA59 FKO

2009 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,273 mi
Last recorded114,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 FKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,273 miles

Exhaust trim removed for emission testing replaced after test

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

TPMS light indicating one or more tyre pressures low

Fail 11 Jun 2026 114,252 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Mesh on tail pipe restricting probe entrance (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 106,041 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust slight blow

Pass 1 Jun 2024 100,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,051 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 92,070 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 83,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 76,223 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,038 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 66,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s front tyre.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 66,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,945 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 57,767 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 57,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,529 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2015 49,529 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2014 34,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2013 27,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2013 27,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,378 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing at inner edge

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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CA59 FKO is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CA59 FKO, 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 CA59 FKO registered?

CA59 FKO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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