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YR09 OCU

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,335 mi
Last recorded85,335 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 OCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,335 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 85,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,272 miles

all suspension corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,088 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 67,088 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,820 miles

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

Offside Front Door Mirror Glass Crack

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,313 miles

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

Offside Front Door Mirror Glass Crack

Pass 23 Jan 2021 60,215 miles

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

Offside Front Door Mirror Glass Crack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,423 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,605 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,662 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 18,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,745 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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YR09 OCU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YR09 OCU, 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 YR09 OCU registered?

YR09 OCU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is YR09 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 OCU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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