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YS09 FGP

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,697 mi
Last recorded137,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 FGP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,697 miles

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

corrosion to offside front wing

exhaust bracket broken

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,043 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm requirements only just met advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1.6mm requirements only just met advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 122,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 84,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,811 miles

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

corrosion and pitting to all brake discs

engine management light lit

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2014 58,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YS09 FGP is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS09 FGP, 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 YS09 FGP registered?

YS09 FGP is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is YS09 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 FGP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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