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SV59 OBZ

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 OBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 121,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 113,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 106,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 99,211 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 92,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 81,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 75,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 75,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,357 miles

n/s/f door mirror slightly loose

under trays covering up under side vew

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,022 miles

both rear tyre starting to crack around tyre wall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,847 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,075 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 25,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OBZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SV59 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

SV59 OBZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is SV59 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 OBZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV59 OBZ have outstanding finance?

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