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SD59 FYR

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,870 mi
Last recorded122,870 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 FYR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,330 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,424 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 51,656 miles

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

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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SD59 FYR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD59 FYR, 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 SD59 FYR registered?

SD59 FYR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SD59 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 FYR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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