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2009 SEAT Leon 1.6L Petrol · RO59 UJM

RO59 UJM

2009 SEAT Leon (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 114,557 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
SEAT LEON
Year / Origin
2009 · Reading
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
114,557 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1595cc
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RO59 UJM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2026
  • 114,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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RO59 UJM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 10:19
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Leon (RO59 UJM) between October 2024 and October 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RO59 UJM Mileage History

  1. 03/10/2024107,189 mi
  2. 03/10/2024107,189 mi
  3. 27/10/2025111,189 mi+4,000 mi
  4. 27/10/2025111,189 mi
  5. 02/10/2026114,557 mi+3,368 mi

Average of roughly 3,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
20
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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