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SF09 TYA

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,205 mi
Last recorded148,205 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 TYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 148,205 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 147,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 140,106 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 140,030 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,124 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,424 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 108,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 84,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,231 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,682 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,054 miles

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

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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SF09 TYA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SF09 TYA, 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 SF09 TYA registered?

SF09 TYA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is SF09 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF09 TYA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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