MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Rear Lamp Is Incomplete.
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))
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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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.
Is AJ09 RTU safe to buy?
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