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SM09 HKE

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,766 mi
Last recorded135,766 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 135,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,770 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,618 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 111,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 108,468 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 108,468 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,767 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 78,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,933 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 27,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers just starting to smear

Pass 21 May 2012 21,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 21,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SM09 HKE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM09 HKE, 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 SM09 HKE registered?

SM09 HKE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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