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SG09 DHX

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,955 mi
Last recorded73,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,955 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Both Sides Front Tyre wall excessively warn

Nearside Rear Side Wall Excessively perished

Fail 25 Jan 2024 73,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides Front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Both Sides Front Tyre wall excessively warn

Nearside Rear Side Wall Excessively perished

Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,621 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 69,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,373 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody/underbody components corroded

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system heat shield insecure

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general underbody/underbody components corroded

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,194 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 46,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2017 45,041 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 24 May 2016 44,165 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,687 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,304 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has minor cut in sidewall

o/s/f tyre has minor cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,592 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 DHX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

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

Is SG09 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG09 DHX shows 18 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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