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SL09 NSF

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,292 mi
Last recorded138,292 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NSF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 138,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2021 122,606 miles

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

Offside Rear secondary side light inoperative

Fail 31 Jul 2021 122,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear secondary side light inoperative

Pass 22 Aug 2020 109,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,609 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,143 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 83,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 61,468 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,769 miles

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

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)

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 NSF 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 SL09 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

SL09 NSF is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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