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AF09 NYB

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,599 mi
Last recorded127,599 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 127,599 miles

Low effort Offside and Nearside Parking/Handbrake. attention required.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,280 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,012 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 96,003 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,002 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,062 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,514 miles

small cracks in offside rear tyre tread

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,920 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,654 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathering

Fail 4 Apr 2014 72,654 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathering

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,058 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NYB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYB, 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

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What year was AF09 NYB registered?

AF09 NYB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is AF09 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 NYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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