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SH54 KBS

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,323 mi
Last recorded82,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 KBS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 82,323 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,912 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded at rear

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,024 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,024 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,845 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,136 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,067 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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SH54 KBS is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH54 KBS, 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 SH54 KBS registered?

SH54 KBS is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is SH54 KBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 KBS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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