CarVerify

Free Car Check

D16 SNH

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,217 mi
Last recorded140,217 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
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

RegistrationD16 SNH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 140,217 miles

Advise whole rear suspension is very rusty and may be weakened by corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2025 132,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,631 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 124,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,118 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 117,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,901 miles

Advise front brake hose feruls very rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,341 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit on inner tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,344 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 82,344 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

D16 SNH is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D16 SNH, 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 D16 SNH?

You can check the full history of D16 SNH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D16 SNH registered?

D16 SNH is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is D16 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 SNH shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D16 SNH 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 D16 SNH. 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.