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SL09 MDJ

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,044 mi
Last recorded69,044 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 MDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 69,040 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 64,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 64,219 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,654 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,011 miles

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape slightly on inner edge

screw/nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,007 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 43,622 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 35,804 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 35,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 27,484 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 MDJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL09 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

SL09 MDJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SL09 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 MDJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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