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DA59 LXW

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,214 mi
Last recorded160,214 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 160,214 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 155,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective temporary fix (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 155,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear box needs clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective temporary fix (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 144,197 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 131,566 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 131,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 121,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays

Fail 20 May 2022 121,968 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays

Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,307 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,562 miles

Nearside Front upper spring 10mm broken

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,142 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,209 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,430 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 35,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 29,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2013 12,067 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LXW is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

DA59 LXW is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is DA59 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 LXW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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