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BF09 NRU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,326 mi
Last recorded92,326 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 NRU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,464 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 90,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,155 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 86,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel flap could not be open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,868 miles

front disc pads getting low

Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front disc pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/worn (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,716 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 28,173 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,535 miles

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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BF09 NRU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF09 NRU, 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 BF09 NRU registered?

BF09 NRU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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