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YH09 DTX

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,003 mi
Last recorded123,003 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 DTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 123,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,357 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,982 miles

Front Various steering/suspension components, (including sub frames) have substantial surface corrosion

Rear Various steering/suspension components, (including sub frames) have substantial surface corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2022 70,982 miles

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

Front Various steering/suspension components, (including sub frames) have substantial surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre also severely cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Various steering/suspension components, (including sub frames) have substantial surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner side wall and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing around the tread toward the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing around the tread toward the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,479 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 60,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2015 41,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,858 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 32,858 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 28 Mar 2013 27,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,980 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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YH09 DTX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH09 DTX, 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 YH09 DTX registered?

YH09 DTX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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