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AF09 NXV

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,443 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated and centre bracket broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear silencer deteriorated and centre bracket broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,801 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 101,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 92,293 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,164 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 87,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,022 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,409 miles

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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AF09 NXV 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 54.5%.

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 AF09 NXV, 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 AF09 NXV?

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What year was AF09 NXV registered?

AF09 NXV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is AF09 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 NXV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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