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SG59 UPW

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,519 mi
Last recorded111,519 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 UPW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 111,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,461 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 102,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,241 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 61,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 57,568 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 57,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,432 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 49,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,173 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 UPW is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG59 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

SG59 UPW is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SG59 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 UPW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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