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YF09 OSB

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,694 mi
Last recorded150,694 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 OSB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 150,694 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover

Pass 30 Sep 2024 142,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 138,258 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f [ perished ] (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r inner edge worn / flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

o/s handbrake performance requires attention

Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,356 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r inner edge worn/ stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 128,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust section is in poor condition

both front head lamp lenses are deteriorated

exhaust emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 30 Sep 2019 128,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake is binding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake is binding

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust section is in poor condition

both front head lamp lenses are deteriorated

exhaust emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

emissions too clean to test

engine +under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,097 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear tyres have very slight surface cracks

Engine malfunction lamp is illuminated on the dash board

Exhaust emissions too clean to register on DSM

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,226 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 113,209 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,403 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 99,771 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,561 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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YF09 OSB is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF09 OSB, 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 YF09 OSB registered?

YF09 OSB is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YF09 OSB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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