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WK09 VZB

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,765 mi
Last recorded66,765 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 VZB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,765 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 66,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,030 miles

both rear tyre perished

high and low spots on rear tyres

nearside rear outer brake pad low, strongly recommend rear brake inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2014 45,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyre perished

high and low spots on rear tyres

nearside rear outer brake pad low, strongly recommend rear brake inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WK09 VZB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WK09 VZB, 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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What year was WK09 VZB registered?

WK09 VZB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is WK09 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK09 VZB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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