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YP09 BFN

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,475 mi
Last recorded124,475 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 BFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 124,475 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine oil below min

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated / split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,147 miles

Engine oil level below min

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Engine oil level below min

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,939 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 103,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,512 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 77,512 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Center box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,276 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,276 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 66,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,650 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 35,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,450 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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YP09 BFN is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YP09 BFN, 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 YP09 BFN registered?

YP09 BFN is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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