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BR09 SER

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,699 mi
Last recorded94,699 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 SER
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,033 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 77,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,046 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 64,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,936 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,826 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,020 miles

child seat n/s rear

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,270 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2014 29,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 16,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BR09 SER is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BR09 SER, 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 BR09 SER registered?

BR09 SER is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is BR09 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR09 SER shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BR09 SER have outstanding finance?

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