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SD59 HHB

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,570 mi
Last recorded140,570 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 HHB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 140,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 125,544 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,281 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 103,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,340 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 92,339 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 91,228 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 29 Oct 2016 89,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic Under-trays Fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 75,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing All Wheels Missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic Under-trays Fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,552 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,258 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HHB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD59 HHB, 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 SD59 HHB registered?

SD59 HHB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is SD59 HHB safe to buy?

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