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RK09 AHL

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 AHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 103,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 97,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 97,375 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 89,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,808 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,981 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,981 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2015 57,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,824 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,852 miles

car wet at time of test

childs seat fitted to the nearside rear seat unable to fully inspect the adult belt

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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RK09 AHL is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc 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 RK09 AHL, 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 RK09 AHL registered?

RK09 AHL is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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