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SV59 TZR

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,483 mi
Last recorded159,483 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 TZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 159,483 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 159,670 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 145,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 123,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring not broken but doen't look right at top ...........

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ................. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,286 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGES ...

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,188 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 101,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,873 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 80,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,287 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,770 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside .

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TZR is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

SV59 TZR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SV59 TZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 TZR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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