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RE59 PDU

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,111 mi
Last recorded114,111 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 PDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,770 miles

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,781 miles

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2021 105,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount broken due to broken spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,311 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 Jul 2018 94,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,669 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,669 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 May 2013 35,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,746 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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RE59 PDU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE59 PDU, 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 RE59 PDU registered?

RE59 PDU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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