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SL09 MBX

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,885 mi
Last recorded97,885 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 MBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 90,806 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,132 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,344 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,517 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r fog light lens has condinsation inside lens

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,037 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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SL09 MBX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL09 MBX, 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 SL09 MBX registered?

SL09 MBX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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