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SB58 MZD

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,296 mi
Last recorded117,296 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 MZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,296 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 117,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 102,319 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 102,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,253 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 90,253 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,105 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,761 miles

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

Screen wash pipe split

Fail 17 Jan 2022 63,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Screen wash pipe split

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,066 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,748 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,157 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,834 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,374 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 48,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 32,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,760 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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SB58 MZD is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB58 MZD, 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 SB58 MZD registered?

SB58 MZD is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 February 2009.

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