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SM59 DXJ

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,059 mi
Last recorded188,059 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 188,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 159,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 158,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 138,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 127,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 105,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,054 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 91,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 75,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,054 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,287 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 27,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,949 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 DXJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in White 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 SM59 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

SM59 DXJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is SM59 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 DXJ 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.

Does SM59 DXJ have outstanding finance?

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