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SM59 DXZ

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,275 mi
Last recorded84,275 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 84,275 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both drivers and passengers (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear / Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front Legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides /Lower Spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 80,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear / Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front Legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides /Lower Spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,797 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 79,797 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,207 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,797 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 DXZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM59 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

SM59 DXZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is SM59 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 DXZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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