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RE59 WPP

2009 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,114 mi
Last recorded46,114 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 WPP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 46,114 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 46,113 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,543 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,774 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,872 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 39,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,001 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly poor condition.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,812 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 35,811 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,303 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,562 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 27,943 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 25,022 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 13,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 13,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2012 8,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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RE59 WPP is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE59 WPP, 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 RE59 WPP registered?

RE59 WPP is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is RE59 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 WPP shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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