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AF09 NXC

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,630 mi
Last recorded145,630 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 145,630 miles

Rear central brake light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2025 142,931 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 142,931 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central brake light not working

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,046 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 137,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 124,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,437 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,523 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,882 miles

Rear exhaust box and supports corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 102,882 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front door latch fault working at time of test

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

Rear exhaust box and supports corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,236 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,236 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,895 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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AF09 NXC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF09 NXC, 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 AF09 NXC registered?

AF09 NXC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 NXC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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