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CV59 SYP

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,154 mi
Last recorded151,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 SYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 151,154 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,858 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 126,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 108,892 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 108,881 miles

Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,458 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 14 Nov 2016 57,576 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' items on interior mirror (8.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,558 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,955 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,320 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CV59 SYP is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV59 SYP, 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 CV59 SYP registered?

CV59 SYP is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is CV59 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV59 SYP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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