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SD09 BVE

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 BVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated prevents dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 82,226 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Central joining sleeve clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 32kg of bind (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,641 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 80,605 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,918 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,880 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near side rear slow to apply (1.1.6 (d))

snow tyres fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,764 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,723 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BVE is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVE, 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 BVE registered?

SD09 BVE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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