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VN09 HVT

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,892 mi
Last recorded113,892 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 HVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,892 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 106,136 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 106,136 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,552 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 97,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 90,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tyre down to 3mm 205 55 16 94W Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn and tyre down to 2mm 205 55 16 94W Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 90,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Is the piston fitment brake pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tyre down to 3mm 205 55 16 94W Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn and tyre down to 2mm 205 55 16 94W Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,052 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,169 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 78,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 61,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,416 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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 6 Oct 2015 34,662 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,741 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,037 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,448 miles

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)

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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VN09 HVT is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN09 HVT, 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

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What year was VN09 HVT registered?

VN09 HVT is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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