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RK09 OAL

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OAL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 101,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,322 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 83,564 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 83,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 80,111 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges 205/55R16v

Pass 6 May 2019 69,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 60,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 50,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 43,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,616 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 38,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 31,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,949 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OAL is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK09 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

RK09 OAL is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is RK09 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 OAL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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