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CE09 ZHK

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,451 mi
Last recorded161,451 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 ZHK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 161,451 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 150,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 140,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 132,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 125,991 miles

All tyres around 3-3.5mm and wear on edges, there is also an unusual wear mark on the n/s/r tyre which is 13yrs old

Fail 26 Jul 2021 125,991 miles

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

All tyres around 3-3.5mm and wear on edges, there is also an unusual wear mark on the n/s/r tyre which is 13yrs old

Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,046 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged and de laminated but still able to read (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 106,483 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n.s.f anti roll drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged and de laminated but still able to read (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,237 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,394 miles

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)

Fail 22 May 2014 35,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 22,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,266 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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CE09 ZHK is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE09 ZHK, 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 CE09 ZHK registered?

CE09 ZHK is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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