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YS09 PXM

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,005 mi
Last recorded140,005 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 PXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 140,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres minor kerbing scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 134,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres kerbing scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 130,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass both rear pads off side borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 121,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 119,011 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 118,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 116,459 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 112,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 110,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 110,670 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 105,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,235 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 93,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,754 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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YS09 PXM is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PXM, 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 YS09 PXM registered?

YS09 PXM is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is YS09 PXM safe to buy?

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