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YH09 JWM

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,656 mi
Last recorded128,656 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 JWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,656 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Control Arm Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Control Arm Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 128,656 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Control Arm Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Control Arm Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 121,483 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 108,663 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,918 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,211 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,526 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,635 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres lumpy tread.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,905 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion on inner front brake discs.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,583 miles

snow tyres fitted to front wheels

Pass 11 May 2012 22,117 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

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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YH09 JWM is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YH09 JWM, 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 YH09 JWM registered?

YH09 JWM is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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