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AJ09 FBX

2009 Seat Leon

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,366 mi
Last recorded161,366 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 161,366 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 148,048 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 133,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s rear inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,427 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 117,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,556 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,177 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,177 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,971 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 44,522 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 44,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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AJ09 FBX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Orange with a 1,968cc 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 AJ09 FBX, 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 AJ09 FBX registered?

AJ09 FBX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AJ09 FBX safe to buy?

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