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SD09 BWV

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,807 mi
Last recorded147,807 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 BWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 147,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Nov 2021 147,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2020 137,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn / stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn / stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 May 2019 122,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 121,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,504 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

oil low

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

under trays fitted

zero emissions

Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

oil low

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

under trays fitted

zero emissions

Pass 6 May 2017 95,080 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 95,080 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,254 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,720 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 71,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wipers smeering

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,262 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Mar 2014 65,000 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,663 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,663 miles

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

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 BWV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

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

Is SD09 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 BWV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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