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SP59 FUV

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,492 mi
Last recorded132,492 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 FUV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,492 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2025 126,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 126,668 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2024 119,751 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 119,751 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2023 114,422 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 114,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 107,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 101,759 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 97,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 90,752 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 83,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 76,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,853 miles

Exhaust centre section hanger corroded and snapped

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,967 miles

Exhaust backbox is slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,515 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)

nail in n/s rear tyre (unrepairable)

vehicle passed emissions test no printout produced due to low emissions

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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SP59 FUV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP59 FUV, 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 SP59 FUV registered?

SP59 FUV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is SP59 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 FUV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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