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ML53 KYS

2009 Seat Leon FR TDI

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 KYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon FR TDI
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025
Fail 27 Feb 2025 185,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 178,166 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 178,103 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 168,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 160,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 129,878 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,570 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 89,877 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon FR TDI?

Based on 3,672 MOT tests across 744 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
8,646
Miles/Year
744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3
Headlamp aim too high 3
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 2
brake binding 2
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ML53 KYS is a 2009 Seat Leon FR TDI in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon FR TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML53 KYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was ML53 KYS registered?

ML53 KYS is a 2009 Seat Leon FR TDI, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is ML53 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 KYS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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