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SG59 KCZ

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,312 mi
Last recorded134,312 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 KCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 134,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rea floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 134,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rea floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 112,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2021 112,061 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 98,548 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tight (3.1 (c))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

under tray slightly loose

Fail 11 Dec 2020 98,548 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tight (3.1 (c))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

under tray slightly loose

Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,030 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 70,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,471 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 56,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,815 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 44,805 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,770 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 23,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,531 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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SG59 KCZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SG59 KCZ, 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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What year was SG59 KCZ registered?

SG59 KCZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is SG59 KCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 KCZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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