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SM59 UPA

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,134 mi
Last recorded123,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 UPA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,134 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 123,074 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 120,008 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 120,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,497 miles

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

exhaust corroded at parts and front clamp cracked

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,242 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,705 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,705 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 UPA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UPA, 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

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What year was SM59 UPA registered?

SM59 UPA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is SM59 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 UPA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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