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AF09 PPZ

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,289 mi
Last recorded174,289 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 174,289 miles

FRONT DISC IN POOR CONDTION

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 174,289 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISC IN POOR CONDTION

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 164,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 154,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 147,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 140,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective still secure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 5 May 2019 140,464 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 135,194 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,460 miles

Centre exhaust mtg. ex. corroded system still surpported

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bothsides ex. cracking on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2015 106,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,285 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 87,416 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Roof Rack fitted

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 PPZ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF09 PPZ, 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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AF09 PPZ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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