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SG09 DKU

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,708 mi
Last recorded131,708 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 DKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 131,708 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded and flaking on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,428 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount and air freshener ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

hole in exhaust tail section

Fail 6 Dec 2022 127,428 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount and air freshener ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

hole in exhaust tail section

Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,950 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine emitting blue smoke

n/s/body damage

Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak og grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside bodywork and rear bumper.no sharp edges

Fail 12 Mar 2019 105,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside bodywork and rear bumper.no sharp edges

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired over 50% undamaged (1.5.1c)

Rear brake pads low

vehicle has body damage to nsr door /arch /bumper

Fail 10 Mar 2018 95,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired over 50% undamaged (1.5.1c)

Rear brake pads low

vehicle has body damage to nsr door /arch /bumper

Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,825 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/outlet (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector lens damaged but more than 50% overall visible

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 84,825 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/outlet (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector lens damaged but more than 50% overall visible

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

Offside Rear Inner side light bulb innop

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,853 miles

near side rear bumper has damage , reflector incomplete

off side front damper has a slight fluid leak

rear brake pads to be inspected , unable to see inner linings

rear coil springs showing corrosion

seek advice on all asap.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,209 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,501 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear slightly on the inner edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SG09 DKU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

SG09 DKU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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