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2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,080 mi
Last recorded167,080 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 BUF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 167,080 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 167,075 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 149,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 May 2019 148,983 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

inner wheel rims showing wear

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,316 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop(testable after may)

Offside Front signs this brake has been sticking ok at time off test

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 134,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inop(testable after may)

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

Offside Front signs this brake has been sticking ok at time off test

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

boost leak at intercooler

Pass 5 May 2017 117,097 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 117,097 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 99,260 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

exhaust corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 2 May 2015 83,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f n/s/f tyres on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s/r,n/s/r tyres worn on inside

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,445 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 71,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,106 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,097 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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SD09 BUF is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD09 BUF, 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 SD09 BUF registered?

SD09 BUF is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is SD09 BUF safe to buy?

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