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XH59 SAN

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,450 mi
Last recorded114,450 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXH59 SAN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,450 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 113,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,406 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 93,406 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,463 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 89,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 75,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken Snapped inside suspension arm cup (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,062 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,578 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 31 Aug 2013 29,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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XH59 SAN is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XH59 SAN, 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 XH59 SAN registered?

XH59 SAN is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is XH59 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for XH59 SAN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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