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WF59 WLC

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,682 mi
Last recorded128,682 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 118,698 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,188 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 110,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Fail 17 Oct 2020 104,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded .

Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,212 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 92,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 78,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 62,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,170 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,817 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 48,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,608 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 30,605 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WF59 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

WF59 WLC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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