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BN09 HXE

2009 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,364 mi
Last recorded94,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 HXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,364 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen washer pipe split but still supplies to washer jet

Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,223 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Front washer pipe split

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 93,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 91,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Fail 14 Apr 2021 91,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected Snapped and no longer sat within mountings (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering component fractured to the extent that steering is affected Bearing Assembly Collapsed & Broken (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

TPMS system indicates a fault

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 45,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf--osr--nsr tyres showing tread cracks/damage [no visible ply/cords]

tyre tread depth--nsf 5.4mm--osf 4.3mm--nsr 3.1mm--osr 3.6mm

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,313 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 25,457 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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BN09 HXE is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN09 HXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 HXE registered?

BN09 HXE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is BN09 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 HXE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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