Seat Leon Ecomotive TDI (2009)
2009 Seat Leon Ecomotive TDI
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2009 Seat Leon Ecomotive TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 SEAT LEON ECOMOTIVE TDI passes its MOT at an 80.2% rate, matching the UK average exactly, with no vehicles in this cohort ever flagged for dangerous defects—a genuinely clean safety record. The diesel version (which makes up virtually all examples here) holds a steady 80.1% pass rate, suggesting consistent reliability across the board.
These cars are averaging 126,000 miles at test time, which is reasonable for a 15-year-old vehicle, and each one typically racks up just over one failure per MOT with virtually no advisories—meaning problems, when they occur, tend to be straightforward rather than accumulating niggles. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and gearbox health, as the low advisory count suggests owners either maintain them well or issues develop suddenly rather than warning you first.
What to check before buying a 2009 Seat Leon Ecomotive TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 106 | 80.1% | 1.01 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) | 3 | 85% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Seat Leon Ecomotive TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Seat Leon Ecomotive TDI vehicles fall between 97,547 and 150,778 miles.
2009 Seat Leon Ecomotive TDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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