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CA59 KCC

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,557 mi
Last recorded111,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 KCC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,557 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 111,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 107,212 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 103,808 miles

General Corrosion on suspension components and under body around components.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 103,808 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mid section sleeve rotted and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Corrosion on suspension components and under body around components.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,578 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Door mirror trim missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber body corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber body corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 99,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside Door mirror trim missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber body corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber body corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,674 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 95,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,400 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,856 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,489 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 75,483 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,669 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,669 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,623 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,281 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 54,424 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,976 miles

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

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

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

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 KCC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KCC, 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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CA59 KCC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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