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SL59 NLK

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,376 mi
Last recorded120,376 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 120,376 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sills- Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,558 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 118,552 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 118,288 miles

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

Some corrosion at front and rear suspension areas.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,849 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 98,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Engine oil & coolant low

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Service warning on

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,831 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 65,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 53,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,156 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust system coroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust system coroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,820 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 NLK is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

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

Is SL59 NLK safe to buy?

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