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YP09 BFU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,242 mi
Last recorded133,242 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 BFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 133,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower reflector broken

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 121,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 109,307 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 109,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & tread depth on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 83,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,293 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on inner wall

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Offside front body damage

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,984 miles

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

no smoke on BET

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 43,143 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 BFU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFU, 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 YP09 BFU registered?

YP09 BFU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is YP09 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 BFU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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