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DE09 CKA

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,238 mi
Last recorded146,238 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 CKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 146,238 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 146,078 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 138,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 127,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 122,009 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 122,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 115,244 miles

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

Slight oil leak from underside the vehicle. Further investigation need to determine location. Advice to keep an eye on the engine oil level.

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2020 115,244 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from underside the vehicle. Further investigation need to determine location. Advice to keep an eye on the engine oil level.

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,007 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,060 miles

Front inner discs corroded, lipped

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,295 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,761 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in the outside sidewall.

rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

Fail 12 Mar 2012 34,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut in the outside sidewall.

rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

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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DE09 CKA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE09 CKA, 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 DE09 CKA registered?

DE09 CKA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is DE09 CKA safe to buy?

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