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CV09 FHN

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,670 mi
Last recorded121,670 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FHN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 121,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 121,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,404 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,548 miles

Gearbox oil leak from o/s inner drive shaft seal

Pass 17 Feb 2023 111,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,824 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,490 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,949 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 81,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,751 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front tyre's in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,414 miles

dammage to o/s wing mirror glass

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,815 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 34,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,464 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

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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CV09 FHN is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV09 FHN, 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 CV09 FHN registered?

CV09 FHN is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is CV09 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV09 FHN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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