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SW09 JOJ

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,676 mi
Last recorded196,676 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 JOJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 196,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 178,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 161,166 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 143,838 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,366 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2017 125,366 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,007 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,919 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 86,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r brake has slight bind

small cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,670 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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SW09 JOJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW09 JOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW09 JOJ?

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What year was SW09 JOJ registered?

SW09 JOJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is SW09 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 JOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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