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YE09 VMZ

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,506 mi
Last recorded79,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 VMZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,506 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 79,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Your search for "tpm" returned 1 defect.

Fail 21 Jan 2023 75,865 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Your search for "tpm" returned 1 defect.

Pass 22 Jan 2022 72,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2022 72,703 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 6,986 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 6,986 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,726 miles

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

tyre warning light staying on

Fail 18 Jan 2020 65,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

tyre warning light staying on

Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,656 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 61,656 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,263 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,635 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 24,055 miles

both rear tyres have unusual wear patterns on inner edge

headlamp bulbs fitted upside down - rectified as PRS

Fail 8 Jun 2013 24,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres have unusual wear patterns on inner edge

headlamp bulbs fitted upside down - rectified as PRS

Fail 16 Jun 2012 14,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres lumpy inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2012 14,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres lumpy inner edge

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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YE09 VMZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YE09 VMZ, 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 YE09 VMZ registered?

YE09 VMZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is YE09 VMZ safe to buy?

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