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RE59 WSL

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 WSL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,012 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 128,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 120,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 113,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 104,449 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2023 104,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 101,820 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 101,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,142 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,962 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 76,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 42,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 42,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 34,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 30,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 30,454 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,618 miles

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 WSL is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red 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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

RE59 WSL is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is RE59 WSL safe to buy?

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