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AX04 LYX

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,529 mi
Last recorded134,529 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 LYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 134,529 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 134,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 134,526 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 127,058 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,347 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,916 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,271 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 110,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 109,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 104,728 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 104,728 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp broken

Pass 31 May 2017 90,770 miles

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 24 May 2017 90,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 75,687 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 75,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 May 2015 65,089 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 53,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,548 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,067 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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AX04 LYX is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX04 LYX, 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 AX04 LYX registered?

AX04 LYX is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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