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SD59 MBY

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,453 mi
Last recorded147,453 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 MBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 147,453 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 147,317 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 123,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,329 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 94,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,636 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,480 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,923 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 58,923 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn on outside edges 205/55/16

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,948 miles

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

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 MBY is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY?

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What year was SD59 MBY registered?

SD59 MBY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is SD59 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 MBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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