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SV59 OBY

2009 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,908 mi
Last recorded87,908 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 OBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,638 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 19 May 2018 68,697 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LIMITS

Pass 18 May 2017 54,156 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 54,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,338 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,503 miles

o/s/r handbrake cable slightly sticking

Pass 3 Apr 2015 37,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,043 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 30,041 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,237 miles

Nearside rear coil spring broken at an extream end

Fail 4 Sep 2012 192,270 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear coil spring broken at an extream end

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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SV59 OBY is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV59 OBY, 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 SV59 OBY registered?

SV59 OBY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is SV59 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 OBY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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