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SG09 DFA

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,201 mi
Last recorded129,201 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 DFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 129,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 116,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,765 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slight damaged but not emitting white light

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,007 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Rattle from rear heat shield

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 63,805 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rattle from rear heat shield

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,460 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,815 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 53,815 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,081 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,051 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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SG09 DFA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue 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 SG09 DFA, 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 SG09 DFA registered?

SG09 DFA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SG09 DFA safe to buy?

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