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SL59 OWP

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,396 mi
Last recorded213,396 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 OWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 213,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear beam rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2023 213,395 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear beam rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2022 204,829 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 196,122 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 181,342 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 181,341 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced and pulsing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 153,819 miles

horn sounds slightly weak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 123,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre stepped

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,794 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,073 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,469 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 OWP is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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