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SH59 VJD

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,427 mi
Last recorded126,427 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VJD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 126,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 123,085 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,967 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,063 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 98,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 90,594 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 90,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,749 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,838 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 64,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corrner (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 56,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corrner (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 49,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VJD is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

SH59 VJD is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is SH59 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 VJD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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