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SG59 KFX

2009 Seat Leon

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,196 mi
Last recorded140,196 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 KFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 140,196 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 140,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,227 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2020 120,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear wheel stiff

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 114,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,776 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on edges slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly siezed (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on edges slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,160 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,105 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 KFX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

SG59 KFX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is SG59 KFX safe to buy?

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