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SD09 UWU

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 UWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 142,365 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 141,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 133,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022
Fail 5 Nov 2022 113,799 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021
Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2018
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,649 miles

Engine management light on

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Inner rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 58,649 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Inner rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 47,105 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 47,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,243 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 24,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,684 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 UWU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU?

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What year was SD09 UWU registered?

SD09 UWU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is SD09 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 UWU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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