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DA09 YEJ

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,382 mi
Last recorded163,382 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 YEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 163,382 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides pan arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 163,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 158,027 miles

Middle exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 140,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 137,438 miles

rear discs worn/scored, rear pads approaching, front pads approaching limits.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 134,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2021 134,428 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2020 127,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bulb out in centre brake light

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 100,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Plastic Under Covers fitted To Vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 86,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,085 miles

bulb out in centre brake light

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

bulb out in centre brake light

engine light on

o/s/r brake binding

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,360 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,228 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres treads cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres treads cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 23,633 miles

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 YEJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YEJ, 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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DA09 YEJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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