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DA09 VFC

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,665 mi
Last recorded99,665 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 99,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 99,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2019 90,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 53,693 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2016 53,691 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front and nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing low, recommend wheels off for inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing low, recommend wheels off for inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,085 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,075 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,074 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA09 VFC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DA09 VFC, 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 DA09 VFC registered?

DA09 VFC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is DA09 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA09 VFC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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