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YD09 VJL

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,611 mi
Last recorded97,611 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VJL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 97,611 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 97,611 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 83,963 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested head light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread badly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 77,068 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 77,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,961 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 58,249 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 58,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining, Cracking (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Side wing mirror insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,148 miles

Front Lower Slight oil leak from oil sump plug

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre - 205/55/16

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Slight oil leak from oil sump plug

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre - 205/55/16

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 37,996 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,613 miles

slight knock from steering arms when steering wheel operated side to side

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VJL is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YD09 VJL, 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 YD09 VJL registered?

YD09 VJL is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 VJL shows 21 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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