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DA59 LXU

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,836 mi
Last recorded113,836 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 99,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,115 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,116 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,979 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,349 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,743 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 62,743 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013
Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,739 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 45,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LXU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

DA59 LXU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is DA59 LXU safe to buy?

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