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SC09 ZFR

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,566 mi
Last recorded127,566 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,566 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 127,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 119,827 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 119,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,404 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 109,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,073 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 89,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2018 89,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,982 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2017 80,982 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,196 miles

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2015 60,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil level low

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2015 60,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil level low

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 47,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2013 38,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 28,584 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear.

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 ZFR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SC09 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

SC09 ZFR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 August 2009.

Is SC09 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 ZFR shows 18 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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