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AD59 HDJ

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,142 mi
Last recorded139,142 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 139,142 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 139,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pads material starting to crumble

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad material deteriorated with heat

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,144 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 128,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,493 miles

Front wiper floppy in arms -- secure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge bald patches (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches from blades (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,384 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 107,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

both front discs deteriorated (inner face)

both rear tyres tread deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

both front discs deteriorated (inner face)

both rear tyres tread deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,130 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,506 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pig tail light flashing

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 60,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 60,478 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,570 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 53,570 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AD59 HDJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AD59 HDJ, 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 AD59 HDJ registered?

AD59 HDJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is AD59 HDJ safe to buy?

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