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YH09 ZNR

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,845 mi
Last recorded155,845 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ZNR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 155,845 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 155,647 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jun 2025 142,344 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 142,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 126,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened appears to be fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 126,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened appears to be fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 115,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 12 Jun 2023 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 13 Jun 2022 111,317 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 109,185 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 109,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush has play

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,133 miles

slight play in ns and os inner steering joints

Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached x1 stud snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached studs too short for nylock nuts (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

slight play in ns and os inner steering joints

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity gaitor deteriating

Offside Front constant velocity gaitor deteriating

Fail 14 Aug 2018 104,003 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front constant velocity gaitor deteriating

Offside Front constant velocity gaitor deteriating

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,925 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2016 83,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,600 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 64,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 46,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 46,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 30,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 29,727 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 ZNR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZNR, 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 ZNR registered?

YH09 ZNR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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