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CE59 UPN

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,416 mi
Last recorded101,416 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 UPN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 101,416 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under body protection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 101,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under body protection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,264 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 97,261 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads scorched (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner and outer edges, showing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear sub-frame and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,933 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,801 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,144 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,713 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 48,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,491 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 24,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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CE59 UPN is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE59 UPN, 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 CE59 UPN registered?

CE59 UPN is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is CE59 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 UPN shows 18 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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