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YX09 KBU

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,806 mi
Last recorded118,806 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 KBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 104,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,778 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 93,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly and approaching 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside stop lamp slightly dim

Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,522 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,222 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 58,777 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,777 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,418 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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YX09 KBU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX09 KBU, 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 YX09 KBU registered?

YX09 KBU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is YX09 KBU safe to buy?

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