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RJ05 LEY

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 LEY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 116,009 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 May 2020 110,095 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 110,095 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 93,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 76,593 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 65,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,878 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ05 LEY is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RJ05 LEY, 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 RJ05 LEY registered?

RJ05 LEY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is RJ05 LEY safe to buy?

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