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AF59 NZX

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,818 mi
Last recorded167,818 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 NZX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 167,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 159,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 153,947 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 153,823 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 139,222 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 139,110 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,063 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 129,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 122,008 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,557 miles

Rear 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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AF59 NZX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF59 NZX, 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

How do I check the history of AF59 NZX?

You can check the full history of AF59 NZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF59 NZX registered?

AF59 NZX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AF59 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 NZX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF59 NZX have outstanding finance?

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