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SD09 BXB

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,365 mi
Last recorded82,365 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 82,365 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split

Both rear and offside front shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges (offside rear worse and unevenly wearing)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,444 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear shock absorbers slightly leaking

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

Offside front shock absorber slightly leaking

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight oil leak

Very small stone chips in screen

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear shock absorbers slightly leaking

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

Offside front shock absorber slightly leaking

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight oil leak

Very small stone chips in screen

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,440 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine light

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside wiper just pass , suggest having it changed

Fail 26 Mar 2012 37,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside wiper just pass , suggest having it changed

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 BXB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

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

Is SD09 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 BXB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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