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AU09 YLV

2009 Seat Leon

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,332 mi
Last recorded140,332 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 140,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 115,945 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 115,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 91,406 miles

advise both front outer cv boots very small leakage

advise front discs on inner edge worn

Pass 10 May 2017 86,824 miles

advise rear pads getting low

Nearside Front advise slight leek from cv boot

Pass 6 May 2016 81,210 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

additional front sidelights fitted

o/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 12 May 2015 76,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 66,496 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly.

Pass 28 May 2013 51,044 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 May 2012 37,002 miles

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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AU09 YLV is a 2009 Seat Leon in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU09 YLV, 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 AU09 YLV registered?

AU09 YLV is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AU09 YLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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