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SM59 DXF

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,134 mi
Last recorded115,134 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DXF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,134 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,126 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,339 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 102,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,293 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,293 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,205 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 94,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,670 miles

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f strut top mount damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 81,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26wbfm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 92y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms indicating a punture

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,732 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,293 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,258 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,403 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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SM59 DXF is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc 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 SM59 DXF, 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 SM59 DXF registered?

SM59 DXF is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is SM59 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 DXF 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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