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SL59 OWR

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,278 mi
Last recorded183,278 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 183,278 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 181,877 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 158,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023
Fail 10 Apr 2023 140,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 129,377 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2021 123,114 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 121,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,418 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,933 miles

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,933 miles

slight brake bind offside front

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,214 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OWR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black 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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

SL59 OWR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is SL59 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 OWR shows 18 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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