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YF09 UGX

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,584 mi
Last recorded66,584 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 UGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,519 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 63,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,672 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 61,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,523 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres out of shape on inner tread

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,022 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 59,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,442 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 57,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,610 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 53,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,154 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,171 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 36,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,204 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,755 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 UGX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YF09 UGX, 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 YF09 UGX registered?

YF09 UGX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is YF09 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 UGX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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