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SB09 JRV

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,001 mi
Last recorded92,001 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 JRV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 92,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly defective

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 86,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 60,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,284 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 54,284 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,349 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 52,342 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre recomend further inspection/repair ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil level below minimum, not rejistering on dipstick, recomend change

Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,806 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 39,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 33,839 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tread separation on n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,333 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,408 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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SB09 JRV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB09 JRV, 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 SB09 JRV registered?

SB09 JRV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is SB09 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB09 JRV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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