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SD59 MJX

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,577 mi
Last recorded123,577 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,660 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 109,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 102,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,533 miles

Front Both Front Tyre's Worn Slightly On Edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both .... Inner edges Also Both Tyre's Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,997 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 78,995 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,519 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Sep 2018 56,786 miles

Emissions not tested insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,820 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn to 4mm (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MJX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

SD59 MJX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SD59 MJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 MJX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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