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SC09 ZDZ

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,357 mi
Last recorded144,357 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 ZDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 144,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 135,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 135,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 126,865 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 126,865 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,676 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly fluffed

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 114,558 miles

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))

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly fluffed

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 17,771 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside 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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SC09 ZDZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZDZ, 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 SC09 ZDZ registered?

SC09 ZDZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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