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AJ09 RTU

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,859 mi
Last recorded176,859 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 176,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 176,844 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,455 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 172,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 167,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear Lamp Is Incomplete.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 167,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear Lamp Is Incomplete.

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

Pass 17 May 2018 150,939 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2018 150,938 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 133,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 118,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 95,874 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,399 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,763 miles

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

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 RTU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc 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 AJ09 RTU, 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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AJ09 RTU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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