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DA59 VXO

2009 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,954 mi
Last recorded122,954 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 VXO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 122,954 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 120,381 miles

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2023 103,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,758 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 102,758 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear binding slightly

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear binding slightly

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,202 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 70,618 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 62,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,642 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,820 miles

underbody has covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,728 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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DA59 VXO is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VXO, 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 DA59 VXO registered?

DA59 VXO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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