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YB09 FTO

2009 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,534 mi
Last recorded136,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 FTO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 136,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 132,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 129,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 126,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 114,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2020 96,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,851 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,843 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 40,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 34,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,325 miles

front and rear brake pads approx 70% worn

front and rear wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,388 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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YB09 FTO is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB09 FTO, 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 YB09 FTO registered?

YB09 FTO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is YB09 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 FTO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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