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WF59 MSO

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,554 mi
Last recorded154,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 MSO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 154,554 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 147,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 147,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,739 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 119,730 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,568 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brakes slightly binding on

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint cover perished

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,060 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,871 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

n/s/f anti roll bar link cover perished

Fail 27 Nov 2015 65,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres close to limit

n/s/f anti roll bar link cover perished

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,358 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,411 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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WF59 MSO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF59 MSO, 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 WF59 MSO registered?

WF59 MSO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is WF59 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 MSO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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