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SM09 NXA

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,706 mi
Last recorded114,706 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 NXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 114,706 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 114,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 106,220 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,469 miles

Central Exhaust clamp loose

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,061 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 96,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,227 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable broken (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,981 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,581 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 60,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust hanger broken at rear silencer

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,709 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,351 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL SHOWING NO CORDS

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/2mm

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 NXA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

SM09 NXA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SM09 NXA safe to buy?

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