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WG59 LXH

2009 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,073 mi
Last recorded146,073 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LXH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 146,073 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 142,885 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 142,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 139,522 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2021 135,970 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 10 Dec 2021 135,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,974 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad low

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 131,974 miles

Undertray likely to become detached front (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray not fully secure

Offside Front Outer brake pad low

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,493 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 129,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 123,486 miles

Front both tyre tread depths low

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 123,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyre tread depths low

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,500 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 111,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front both tyre tread depths low

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,807 miles

Rear both tyre treads scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 97,807 miles

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

Rear both tyre treads scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,345 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,970 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,421 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,931 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth low

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 LXH is a 2009 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

WG59 LXH is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is WG59 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 LXH shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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