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SC09 UBD

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

164,047 mi
Last recorded164,047 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 UBD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 164,047 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 164,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 148,917 miles

TPMS lamp on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges and cracked 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 148,917 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS lamp on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges and cracked 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 144,947 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f slight cracking 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 144,947 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tail lamp not working

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f slight cracking 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 140,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

various components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 140,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

various components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,126 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

various components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 138,126 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

various components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and disc worn inner face (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 127,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and disc worn inner face (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,114 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 119,114 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,395 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 100,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,000 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,808 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 80,808 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 68,336 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,302 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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SC09 UBD is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SC09 UBD, 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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SC09 UBD is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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