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YR09 UPJ

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,557 mi
Last recorded148,557 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 148,557 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 145,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 80,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 38,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,249 miles

could not check some components due to under trays

Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,249 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

could not check some components due to under trays

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 UPJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

YR09 UPJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is YR09 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 UPJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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