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SG59 KHV

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,322 mi
Last recorded123,322 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 KHV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,129 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 121,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 117,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 113,496 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated on both sides

Fail 19 Dec 2022 113,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated on both sides

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,986 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 106,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,432 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,279 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,849 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,135 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers

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

Rear sub frame corroded but sound

Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,135 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake pipe on rear sub frame insecure due to 4 broken clips (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken winding off strut cup (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust joiner forward clamp broken

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers

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

Rear sub frame corroded but sound

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,531 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,342 miles

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

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 KHV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHV, 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 KHV registered?

SG59 KHV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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