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SL59 OPT

2009 Seat Leon

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,333 mi
Last recorded96,333 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 96,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 96,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from bottle (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,281 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 90,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 84,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring likely to come off (5.2.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,771 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,903 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating (no noise/leaks).

Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 39,958 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,702 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 OPT is a 2009 Seat Leon in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

SL59 OPT is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is SL59 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 OPT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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