2009 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · SY59 RCZ
2009 SEAT Leon (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 146,039 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SY59 RCZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 146,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY59 RCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Leon (SY59 RCZ) between October 2012 and July 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
SY59 RCZ Mileage History
- 26/10/201251,069 mi
- 31/10/201370,017 mi+18,948 mi
- 27/06/201477,411 mi+7,394 mi
- 27/06/201477,411 mi
- 22/06/201586,483 mi+9,072 mi
- 25/06/201692,785 mi+6,302 mi
- 25/06/201692,785 mi
- 08/06/201799,826 mi+7,041 mi
- 12/06/2018108,705 mi+8,879 mi
- 22/07/2019115,332 mi+6,627 mi
- 22/05/2020119,853 mi+4,521 mi
- 01/04/2021124,456 mi+4,603 mi
- 24/03/2022133,781 mi+9,325 mi
- 22/04/2023134,903 mi+1,122 mi
- 30/07/2024136,968 mi+2,065 mi
- 29/07/2025146,039 mi+9,071 mi
Average of roughly 7,445 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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