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YE09 VNC

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,793 mi
Last recorded119,793 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 VNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 119,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 119,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 97,871 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 82,710 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,639 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,567 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,117 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,711 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,511 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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YE09 VNC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

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

Is YE09 VNC safe to buy?

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