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SG09 DLK

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,611 mi
Last recorded143,611 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 143,611 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 143,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 124,166 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,074 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,767 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 116,822 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 116,822 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 111,439 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,323 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 91,136 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 85,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 81,991 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 81,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slighty worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,403 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 DLK 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 77.8%.

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

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