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RJ09 DNU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,732 mi
Last recorded93,732 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 DNU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 93,732 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2025 93,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,547 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket is broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,728 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,728 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,087 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 56,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,357 miles

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2021 45,357 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,804 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 36,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,316 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2017 15,430 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,473 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,783 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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RJ09 DNU 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 RJ09 DNU, 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 RJ09 DNU registered?

RJ09 DNU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is RJ09 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 DNU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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