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SD59 LDF

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,178 mi
Last recorded148,178 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 LDF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 148,178 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 147,437 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,522 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 111,405 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 89,369 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2021 88,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 66,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 54,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,997 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 11,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 8,894 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,165 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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SD59 LDF is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LDF, 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

How do I check the history of SD59 LDF?

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What year was SD59 LDF registered?

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

Is SD59 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 LDF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD59 LDF have outstanding finance?

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