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YG09 RXP

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,290 mi
Last recorded99,290 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 RXP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

head lights going opaque

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,672 miles

Front pads slight wear

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 92,672 miles

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

Front pads slight wear

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,327 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 81,327 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,117 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/cracking/perishing/was nearly flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 74,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 71,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 May 2018 63,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,381 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 43,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,705 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 29,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,999 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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YG09 RXP is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YG09 RXP, 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 YG09 RXP registered?

YG09 RXP is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is YG09 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 RXP 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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