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SD59 LGC

2009 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 LGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 134,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 123,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 113,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 111,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,425 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 108,425 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 108,380 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 105,091 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 105,091 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 100,885 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,534 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 86,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

two front side lights flickering

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,004 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,697 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 LGC is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

SD59 LGC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is SD59 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 LGC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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