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AF09 PKC

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,699 mi
Last recorded154,699 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 154,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 15 Mar 2022 143,498 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 14 Mar 2022 143,498 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 10 Mar 2021 134,661 miles

Front grill damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear discs and pads showing signs of heat

Fail 9 Mar 2021 134,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front grill damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear discs and pads showing signs of heat

Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,603 miles

front grill and fog light damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2020 125,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front grill and fog light damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light lens smashed

Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under body cover fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,267 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,207 miles

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

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

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 PKC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

AF09 PKC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AF09 PKC safe to buy?

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