2009 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · DA59 KXP

The SEAT Leon passed its most recent MOT on 16 January 2026 at 192,475 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of same-week failures followed by immediate passes, with the car failing on 15 January 2026 at 192,471 miles and again on 31 January 2025 at 183,304 miles, both times with no defects logged before a clean pass the next day. At roughly 17 years old the Leon shows 192,475 miles, an average of about 11,322 miles per year which is typical for the age. Mileage rose from 175,987 in January 2024 to 183,305 by February 2025 and then to 192,475 by January 2026, a steady 8,000 to 9,000 miles annually with no abrupt jumps or long dormant periods. The DVSA data is sparse, listing only five tests and no advisories or recorded faults across any entry. The back-to-back fail-pass pairs on 31 January to 3 February 2025 and 15 to 16 January 2026 with zero defects suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. Still, a buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for wear consistent with high mileage, and check structural integrity for corrosion given the car's age and 192k mileage. Given the clean advisories history, previous owners likely kept basic consumables in order, but the repeated no-defect failures hint at lax test preparation rather than neglect of major components. A pre-purchase inspection of exhaust emissions and underbody rust remains prudent before commitment.