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CE09 ZHY

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,019 mi
Last recorded122,019 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 ZHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 122,019 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 122,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 115,793 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust box outer casing detached

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,793 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust box outer casing detached

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 110,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 110,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,922 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2019 104,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,185 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,002 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure bolts loose (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,819 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,819 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken...... (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear shock absorbers worn, leaking along with negligable damping ...... (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades are worn

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades are worn

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,003 miles

offside of front number plate is insecure

rear brake pads are WORN

Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,003 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside of front number plate is insecure

offside rear anti roll bar drop link arm incorrectly fitted

rear brake pads are WORN

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,241 miles

front wipers are worn

service light is on

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 ZHY is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE09 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

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

Is CE09 ZHY safe to buy?

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