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WG59 LGK

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,390 mi
Last recorded112,390 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LGK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 112,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2025 112,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,731 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,247 miles

General corrosion

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,056 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,912 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,762 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,470 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 51,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,809 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,296 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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WG59 LGK is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG59 LGK, 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 WG59 LGK registered?

WG59 LGK is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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