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SD09 BUJ

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,602 mi
Last recorded149,602 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 149,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 149,576 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 142,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 130,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 116,742 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 77,957 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 77,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park brake lever high (1.1.18 (a))

Front Lower engine under tray loose but not likely become detached

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2018 67,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 67,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 63,551 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 59,714 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,713 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,358 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,415 miles

Nearside 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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SD09 BUJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SD09 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

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

Is SD09 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 BUJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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