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SG09 DFE

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 DFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 128,345 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2019 128,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

dampness around fuel filter

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 119,173 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 119,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust brackets broken & insecure (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,814 miles

Front tyres 3mm

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,644 miles

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

Front tyres 3mm

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 79,716 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,538 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm and perishing

o/s/r tyre 3mm and perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,053 miles

Both front tyres cracked and starting to perish.

Both rear tyres wearing on the inside edges.

Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

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 DFE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SG09 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

SG09 DFE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is SG09 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG09 DFE shows 15 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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