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XLZ 2695

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,485 mi
Last recorded177,485 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 2695
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 177,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 170,640 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 169,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 147,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 133,414 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,624 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 97,596 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,737 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and no tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

mixture of summer and winter tyres on vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2016 84,886 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and no tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

mixture of summer and winter tyres on vehicle

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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XLZ 2695 is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLZ 2695, 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

How do I check the history of XLZ 2695?

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What year was XLZ 2695 registered?

XLZ 2695 is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is XLZ 2695 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 2695 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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