2009 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · FV09 UWY
2009 SEAT Leon (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 161,968 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FV09 UWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 161,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV09 UWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Leon (FV09 UWY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
FV09 UWY Mileage History
- 08/07/2024151,651 mi
- 16/07/2024151,651 mi
- 04/07/2025157,571 mi+5,920 mi
- 14/07/2025157,571 mi
- 14/07/2026161,968 mi+4,397 mi
Average of roughly 5,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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