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YD09 RAX

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,556 mi
Last recorded146,556 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 RAX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 146,556 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 142,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 134,794 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2021 119,487 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 119,331 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 111,525 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 99,669 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 85,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 85,190 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 75,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 28 May 2013 67,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 59,661 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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YD09 RAX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD09 RAX, 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 YD09 RAX registered?

YD09 RAX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is YD09 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 RAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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