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YR09 UZE

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,627 mi
Last recorded160,627 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 160,627 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre exhaust bracket missing

coolant level low

no cam belt cover fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose above exhaust

Pass 12 Feb 2021 148,045 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 148,045 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 129,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 121,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 116,076 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 115,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts but less 25mm

Offside Rear tyre has several cuts but less than 25mm

oil leak from engine area

Pass 22 May 2015 110,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2015 110,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2014 104,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2014 104,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,545 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,030 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 UZE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

YR09 UZE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is YR09 UZE safe to buy?

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