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SY09 YSB

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,473 mi
Last recorded119,473 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 YSB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 119,473 miles

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

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,323 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,329 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 113,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 109,066 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 109,033 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,237 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,450 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 94,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,596 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,680 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 80,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,889 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 69,653 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,718 miles

advise cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2015 54,718 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,795 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,334 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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SY09 YSB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY09 YSB, 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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SY09 YSB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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