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YB09 OBE

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,161 mi
Last recorded141,161 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 OBE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 141,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 130,628 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 130,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,144 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 118,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 109,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 108,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,000 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 105,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced fitted wrong way (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,000 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,743 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 40,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OBE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB09 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

YB09 OBE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is YB09 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 OBE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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