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Y80 ALK

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,219 mi
Last recorded116,219 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 ALK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 116,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,665 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 104,665 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre joint clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,530 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside External mirror loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside External mirror loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,005 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,037 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,419 miles

rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,453 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front pads are getting low

o/s mirror poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,302 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,634 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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Y80 ALK is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y80 ALK, 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 Y80 ALK registered?

Y80 ALK is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is Y80 ALK safe to buy?

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