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SP59 VMO

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,658 mi
Last recorded170,658 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 VMO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 170,658 miles

advise front discs and pads /condition

advise rear exhaust system corroded

advise rear subframe very scaby

Pass 18 Oct 2019 168,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight dampness in os headlamp

Fail 18 Oct 2019 168,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight dampness in os headlamp

Pass 11 Oct 2018 151,159 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 151,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 135,590 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 135,590 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,899 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 17 Aug 2013 76,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,933 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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SP59 VMO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP59 VMO, 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 SP59 VMO registered?

SP59 VMO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is SP59 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 VMO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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