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DA59 LXR

2009 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,424 mi
Last recorded175,424 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 175,424 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight insecure but not likely to become detached

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 172,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 166,650 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 156,351 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front ball joint boot perished (not leaking)

Offside wing mirror body loose

both front head lamps slight loose

fitted with under trays/covers

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,061 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 110,767 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)

Fail 1 May 2018 110,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 28 Apr 2017 89,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded / deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,083 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,083 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 68,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,334 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,194 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 LXR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

DA59 LXR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is DA59 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 LXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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