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DF59 CCE

2010 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,109 mi
Last recorded173,109 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 CCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 173,109 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 173,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 161,029 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 161,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 160,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 160,494 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 158,153 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 147,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 139,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front and nearside rear tyres worn low on inside edges. both front discs worn. rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 139,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front and nearside rear tyres worn low on inside edges. both front discs worn. rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 127,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,045 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 101,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,185 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2015 74,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,118 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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DF59 CCE is a 2010 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 DF59 CCE, 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 16 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF59 CCE registered?

DF59 CCE is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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