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SL59 HDC

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,289 mi
Last recorded137,289 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 HDC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,289 miles

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

both front head lights have got condensation

both outer sills and floor are holed and corroded

rear suspension arms are corroded

seat belt stock plastic is cracked near front

Fail 24 Oct 2022 137,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front head lights have got condensation

both outer sills and floor are holed and corroded

rear suspension arms are corroded

seat belt stock plastic is cracked near front

Pass 30 Oct 2021 128,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,760 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 112,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 102,729 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,248 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 94,248 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,672 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 88,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,674 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,544 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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SL59 HDC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SL59 HDC, 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 SL59 HDC registered?

SL59 HDC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is SL59 HDC safe to buy?

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