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SM59 HTL

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,569 mi
Last recorded99,569 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 HTL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 99,569 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,114 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 93,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 87,949 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,525 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 82,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,156 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,407 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,593 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,125 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 74,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,697 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,524 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,305 miles

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full underbody inspection

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 HTL is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL?

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What year was SM59 HTL registered?

SM59 HTL is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is SM59 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 HTL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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