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RJ09 OEX

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,558 mi
Last recorded159,558 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OEX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 159,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 156,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 156,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 149,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 138,410 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,229 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 115,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 105,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,965 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on the inside.

Offside Rear tyre tread low on the inside.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread low on the inside.

Offside Front tyre tread low on the inside.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 96,963 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2015 73,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,612 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 59,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate cracked. n/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches marked. offside rear lense cracked. signs of leaking from n/s/r shock.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,488 miles

rear no plate cracked.middle bulb high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2012 41,071 miles

bumper o,s,f damage rear number crack

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 OEX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 RJ09 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

RJ09 OEX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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