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SD59 LJA

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,449 mi
Last recorded132,449 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 LJA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 132,449 miles

Rear Rear subframe and components corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,790 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 114,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,726 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

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

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

parking brake just met requirement

Fail 7 Nov 2018 102,725 miles

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

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

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

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

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,510 miles

Central Front engine under tray loose

Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,453 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front engine under tray loose

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,196 miles

engine cover

under body splash guards fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 61,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

engine cover

under body splash guards fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,781 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 21,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LJA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red 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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

SD59 LJA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is SD59 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 LJA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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