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SL59 HDX

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,616 mi
Last recorded169,616 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 HDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 169,616 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2025 169,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 161,126 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 142,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 130,645 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,168 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,989 miles

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

all 4 tyres getting low on tread.

front wiper blades starting to smear.

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 HDX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL59 HDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL59 HDX?

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What year was SL59 HDX registered?

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

Is SL59 HDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 HDX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL59 HDX have outstanding finance?

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