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SD59 XBP

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,247 mi
Last recorded137,247 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XBP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 137,247 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing/door damaged

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 1 Nov 2024 137,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joins (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing/door damaged

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Nov 2023 132,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,097 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 125,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,603 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 117,600 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 110,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,748 miles

Rear Undertray not fully secure above exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 94,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray not fully secure above exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlight rear cover missing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlight rear cover missing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 52,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,448 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 XBP is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XBP, 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.

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SD59 XBP is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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