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CP59 GJV

2009 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,376 mi
Last recorded213,376 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 GJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 213,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 201,398 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre sleeve and rear box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 189,356 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2022 173,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 162,813 miles

drivers belt receiver outer cover missing

Fail 12 Jun 2021 162,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

drivers belt receiver outer cover missing

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 153,284 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 153,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,348 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2017 139,917 miles

Tested on damp day mud under body

Under body plastic covered from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust temp supported

Fail 20 Dec 2017 139,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tested on damp day mud under body

Under body plastic covered from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust temp supported

Pass 20 Dec 2016 123,872 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms and links (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,416 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,018 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 79,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 60,305 miles

rear near side tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,920 miles

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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CP59 GJV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CP59 GJV, 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 CP59 GJV registered?

CP59 GJV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is CP59 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP59 GJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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