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AD59 HXH

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,273 mi
Last recorded125,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HXH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 125,273 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under vehicle corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 125,271 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under vehicle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 74,990 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 71,336 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin peeling

tpms on

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,211 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 69,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 62,926 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 56,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 44,931 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 40,071 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2014 30,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,411 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

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 HXH is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

AD59 HXH is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is AD59 HXH safe to buy?

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