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SA09 TSY

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,906 mi
Last recorded96,906 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 TSY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 96,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 92,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 92,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,080 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 87,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,491 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 85,491 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 82,332 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 82,332 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,376 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 72,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 52,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,842 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,854 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,646 miles

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

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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SA09 TSY is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA09 TSY, 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 SA09 TSY registered?

SA09 TSY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is SA09 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA09 TSY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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