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VN09 TXT

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 TXT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,008 miles

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

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

Rear exhausts skin peeling off,

Fail 22 Jan 2020 91,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear exhausts skin peeling off,

Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,050 miles

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

both front brake discs poor

both rear brake discs poor

both rear shocker covers broken loose

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,180 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear shocker covers broken away

both rear tyres getting low on tread & inner edges worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,669 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on intermittent off at time of test

osf wing corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,961 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges and perishing

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,498 miles

Small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall bead edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,943 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 53,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,376 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,376 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 TXT is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN09 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

VN09 TXT is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is VN09 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 TXT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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