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SM09 XVC

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 XVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,104 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 115,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,797 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 104,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

front section of exhaust joiner clamps deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge and wearing low in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,234 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder devoid of tread and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,583 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner friction surface

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,566 miles

Rear tyres worn down to 2.5- 3.0mm

Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear tyres worn down to 2.5- 3.0mm

Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,493 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,577 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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SM09 XVC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

SM09 XVC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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