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WF09 NYL

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,283 mi
Last recorded128,283 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 NYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 128,283 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wing Corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,308 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 97,300 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,677 miles

tyre pressure light on

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Jan 2020 81,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 81,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,770 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,712 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,614 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,308 miles

areas of exhaust system starting to rust

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2013 20,308 miles

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

areas of exhaust system starting to rust

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 13,555 miles

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

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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WF09 NYL is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF09 NYL, 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.

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What year was WF09 NYL registered?

WF09 NYL is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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