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AJ09 RSO

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,087 mi
Last recorded110,087 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RSO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 110,087 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,230 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 104,225 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 100,183 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,463 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,955 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2019 92,950 miles

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

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels to the extent that the steering is adversely affected (2.6 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cut and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 91,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cut and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,550 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn/cracked on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,419 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2016 83,419 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm out of shape inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 79,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm out of shape inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,481 miles

tyre pressure moniter light on

Fail 15 Oct 2014 73,481 miles

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

tyre pressure moniter light on

Pass 2 Nov 2013 66,879 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 66,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,665 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RSO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AJ09 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

AJ09 RSO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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