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YP09 TGX

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 TGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body general corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2024

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt botgh (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front petrol cap covered in tape

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and componenets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt botgh (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front petrol cap covered in tape

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and componenets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,678 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nsf and osf. ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 109,678 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nsf and osf. ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 104,750 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 92,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,150 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 82,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both red? (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 49,248 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 49,248 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,662 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,419 miles

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

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 TGX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

YP09 TGX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is YP09 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 TGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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