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SV59 UAB

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,691 mi
Last recorded181,691 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 UAB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 181,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2025 175,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 172,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 172,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 169,815 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2022 169,782 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 149,520 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 128,370 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 128,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,927 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust condition

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,510 miles

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

engine cover/ undertray

exhaust condition

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

engine cover/ undertray

exhaust condition

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 UAB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

SV59 UAB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is SV59 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 UAB 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.

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