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SM59 DYD

2009 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,636 mi
Last recorded33,636 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DYD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 33,636 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,151 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 28,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 23,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 20,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 19,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre treads perished and treads worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre treads perished and treads worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 16,701 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slit crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 15,363 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 13,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,413 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing wear markers

Offside Rear tyre nearing wear markers

Fail 24 Nov 2014 10,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2013 7,618 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 4,598 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DYD is a 2009 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM59 DYD?

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What year was SM59 DYD registered?

SM59 DYD is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is SM59 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 DYD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM59 DYD have outstanding finance?

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