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SD09 BWK

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,786 mi
Last recorded156,786 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 BWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 156,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 152,341 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 152,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 148,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 144,924 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 144,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 138,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 131,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 126,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,777 miles

small cut on n/s/f outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut on n/s/f outer sidewall.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,298 miles

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 BWK is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWK, 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

How do I check the history of SD09 BWK?

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What year was SD09 BWK registered?

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

Is SD09 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 BWK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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