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WG59 EDF

2009 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 EDF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 145,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 145,885 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 143,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 143,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Undertray insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2023 140,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Undertray insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2022 132,627 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 132,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 124,734 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust coroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,986 miles

Rear exhaust coroded

Rear rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,990 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & breaking away-not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & breaking away-not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,799 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,916 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)

rear back exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,157 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' from mirror (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,430 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 22,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG59 EDF is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG59 EDF, 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 WG59 EDF registered?

WG59 EDF is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is WG59 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 EDF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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