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AJ09 ZGU

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,109 mi
Last recorded177,109 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 177,109 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 159,625 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 140,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 123,364 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both Rear tyres cracking within treads & Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Under body has corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,581 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,317 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres very cracked and perished

eml on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,411 miles

Both drive shaft oil seals leaking

Both rear tyres perished and have cuts in tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both drive shaft oil seals leaking

Both rear tyres perished and have cuts in tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,614 miles

under trays fitted so that all components could not be fully inspected

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,148 miles

light cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2013 44,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,503 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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AJ09 ZGU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ09 ZGU, 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.

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What year was AJ09 ZGU registered?

AJ09 ZGU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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