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SH09 NKR

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,151 mi
Last recorded92,151 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 NKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,151 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Front Wing has slight corrosion

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

Vehicle structure/suspension components has protective underseal applied

Vehicle structure/suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2023 92,132 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,324 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 88,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,605 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,467 miles

Rear both tyres cracked and perished on tread surfaces

Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear both tyres cracked and perished on tread surfaces

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and check tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and check tracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket needs welded (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and check tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and check tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,240 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,861 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 35,229 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 25,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 17,594 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 17,538 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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SH09 NKR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc 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 SH09 NKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH09 NKR registered?

SH09 NKR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is SH09 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 NKR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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