CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO09 PFU

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,255 mi
Last recorded126,255 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,255 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,058 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,940 miles

Nearside Front wearing thin from the inner side

Offside Front wearing thin

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,464 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,466 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 85,627 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 1 May 2019 85,620 miles

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

Front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,528 miles

Front brake discs rusted/pitted on inner edges

Rear exhaust outer skin breaking away

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,160 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,382 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 47,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,309 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO09 PFU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AO09 PFU, 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 AO09 PFU?

You can check the full history of AO09 PFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO09 PFU registered?

AO09 PFU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is AO09 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 PFU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO09 PFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO09 PFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.