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SH59 FYB

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 FYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,792 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 117,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH/WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 111,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2023 111,019 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,706 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2022 105,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing damaged (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 93,633 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres low tread

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,254 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,951 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 34,972 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 31,618 miles

Front and rear brakes sticking

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,120 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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SH59 FYB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH59 FYB, 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 SH59 FYB registered?

SH59 FYB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is SH59 FYB safe to buy?

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