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YR09 AHU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,892 mi
Last recorded118,892 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 AHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 114,583 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 108,947 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 89,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,464 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,107 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking and worn low on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,720 miles

rear pads o/s low

tpm lamp on at presentation

Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads o/s low

tpm lamp on at presentation

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,777 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 45,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 38,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,865 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 24,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YR09 AHU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR09 AHU, 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 YR09 AHU registered?

YR09 AHU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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