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SC09 ZFN

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,967 mi
Last recorded128,967 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 128,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,218 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 128,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,516 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 110,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,874 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 105,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,665 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,632 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 36,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,333 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F SEAT BELT STALK PLASTIC HOUSING IS MISSING BUT STILL SECURES & RELEASES NORMALLY

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/2/2mm,IS BALD ON INNER EDGE & OUTER SIDEWALL IS WORN

OUTER SIDEWALL OF N/S/F TYRE IS WORN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SC09 ZFN is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFN, 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 SC09 ZFN registered?

SC09 ZFN is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is SC09 ZFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 ZFN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC09 ZFN have outstanding finance?

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