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SH09 YPZ

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,053 mi
Last recorded142,053 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 YPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 142,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,634 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 221,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 132,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 130,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 117,515 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 117,515 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 103,006 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 90,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 77,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 77,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 61,819 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2013 61,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 46,636 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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SH09 YPZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH09 YPZ, 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 SH09 YPZ registered?

SH09 YPZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for SH09 YPZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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