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CK09 VZE

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,471 mi
Last recorded132,471 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 VZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 132,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2024 129,877 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S + N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 128,123 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,911 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose o/s/n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 119,279 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose o/s/n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 111,562 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2020 111,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,800 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 104,749 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both sides (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 101,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 101,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,080 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,733 miles

Middle exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,733 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Middle exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 50,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 37,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 37,322 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CK09 VZE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CK09 VZE, 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 CK09 VZE registered?

CK09 VZE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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