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VU09 ZPW

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

215,839 mi
Last recorded215,839 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZPW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 215,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 209,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 202,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 195,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 187,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 179,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 174,123 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 166,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 158,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 151,050 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 142,344 miles

Nearside Rear slight defect in tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 115,065 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,425 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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VU09 ZPW is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VU09 ZPW, 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 VU09 ZPW registered?

VU09 ZPW is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is VU09 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 ZPW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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