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YT09 RUA

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,564 mi
Last recorded126,564 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 RUA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2021 126,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,022 miles

plastic covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Fail 17 Sep 2020 125,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,176 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,699 miles

o\s and n\s front tyres cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2018 107,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o\s and n\s front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2017 105,712 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear not checked due to brake binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear not checked due to brake binding

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,546 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak leaking from rocker cover gasket ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 100,546 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak leaking from rocker cover gasket ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,922 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,283 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,283 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,041 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,425 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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YT09 RUA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YT09 RUA, 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 YT09 RUA registered?

YT09 RUA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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