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SG59 KFK

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,787 mi
Last recorded160,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 KFK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 160,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 150,123 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,459 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 136,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 122,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread area

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2017 98,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread area

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 73,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KFK is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG59 KFK, 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 SG59 KFK?

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What year was SG59 KFK registered?

SG59 KFK is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is SG59 KFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 KFK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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