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SH09 YRE

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,070 mi
Last recorded123,070 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 YRE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 123,070 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 123,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 113,218 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 113,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,978 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,977 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,351 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 89,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,505 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 79,609 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2016 71,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 24,060 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 24,060 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 YRE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc 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 SH09 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

SH09 YRE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is SH09 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 YRE 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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