2009 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · SL09 OYB
2009 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 100,302 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
SL09 OYB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2022
- 100,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL09 OYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Leon (SL09 OYB) between August 2012 and October 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
SL09 OYB Mileage History
- 30/08/201241,290 mi
- 30/09/201348,547 mi+7,257 mi
- 01/10/201454,688 mi+6,141 mi
- 25/07/201559,466 mi+4,778 mi
- 28/07/201559,466 mi
- 26/07/201667,637 mi+8,171 mi
- 26/07/201667,637 mi
- 26/07/201774,075 mi+6,438 mi
- 26/03/201874,780 mi+705 mi
- 29/03/201874,780 mi
- 09/04/201979,004 mi+4,224 mi
- 10/04/201979,004 mi
- 26/09/202081,726 mi+2,722 mi
- 08/10/202189,960 mi+8,234 mi
- 05/10/2022100,302 mi+10,342 mi
Average of roughly 5,844 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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