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SD09 BXA

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,157 mi
Last recorded119,157 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly release button slightly damaged (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill looks abit out of shape near middle checked with thumb pressure and corrosion assessment tool no excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted

full exhaust rusty

vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2022 119,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly release button slightly damaged (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill looks abit out of shape near middle checked with thumb pressure and corrosion assessment tool no excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted

full exhaust rusty

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,108 miles

Full exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,777 miles

rear exhaust rusty

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2020 101,195 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 101,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,043 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,857 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 35,112 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,464 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 BXA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

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

Is SD09 BXA safe to buy?

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