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SH59 KZU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,563 mi
Last recorded94,563 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 KZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 94,563 miles

Advise Exhaust Clamp weak but exhaust is still secure and not blowing

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 89,970 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion rear subframe and suspension components

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 86,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,843 miles

Exhaust back-box skin corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,245 miles

Nearside Rear door damage but no sharp edge

Fail 30 Oct 2019 80,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear door damage but no sharp edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,217 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight movement but not excessive.

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,746 miles

exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 65,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,044 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 59,044 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,173 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,961 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,467 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 26,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 KZU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH59 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

SH59 KZU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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