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SM09 UJO

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,018 mi
Last recorded105,018 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UJO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 105,018 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity small hole (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 105,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity small hole (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,498 miles

Coolant leak possible coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity small hole (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

age related corrosion under body

Fail 22 Oct 2024 103,498 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))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

age related corrosion under body

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity small hole (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,027 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 97,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,497 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 94,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,914 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tyre tread and wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure.

Nearside sill and front door has sustained minor impact damage.

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

Offside front tyre tread cracking slightly.

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Signs of possible minor oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 91,914 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both rear tyres cracking on tyre tread and wearing on inner shoulders.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure.

Nearside sill and front door has sustained minor impact damage.

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

Offside front tyre tread cracking slightly.

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Signs of possible minor oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,017 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,845 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,582 miles

under floor covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,607 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 48,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn and distorted on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,142 miles

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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SM09 UJO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

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

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