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RF09 KLE

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,629 mi
Last recorded207,629 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 KLE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 207,629 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 204,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 196,007 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 191,154 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CASING (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 188,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 187,217 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 185,633 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Deteriorated with one of the rear mounts detached and held on with wire. Advise fixing properly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Indicates an issue with the system this side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2019 185,633 miles

Emissions not tested Way too much smoke being emitted, may damage test equipment. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205-55-16

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Deteriorated with one of the rear mounts detached and held on with wire. Advise fixing properly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Indicates an issue with the system this side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 178,153 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Trays and covers

Fail 15 Aug 2018 178,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres heavily worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Trays and covers

Pass 18 Aug 2017 160,294 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 160,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 142,293 miles

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

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

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 122,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF09 KLE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF09 KLE, 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 RF09 KLE registered?

RF09 KLE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is RF09 KLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 KLE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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