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DA59 ABZ

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,340 mi
Last recorded184,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 ABZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 184,340 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 183,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 172,221 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 171,932 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 159,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,582 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 163,335 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,255 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 95,347 miles

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 31 Oct 2014 73,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,656 miles

backbox outter casing corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,655 miles

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

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

backbox outter casing corroded

nearside rear tyre nailed

no oil in engine

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DA59 ABZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA59 ABZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA59 ABZ registered?

DA59 ABZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is DA59 ABZ safe to buy?

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