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SD09 XEH

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,116 mi
Last recorded100,116 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 XEH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 100,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.4mm in primary grooves 22/22, Bud 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,796 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 93,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,014 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 83,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,275 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 61,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,692 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,811 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,595 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,551 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,008 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XEH is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XEH, 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

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What year was SD09 XEH registered?

SD09 XEH is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is SD09 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 XEH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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