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WJ09 ORC

2009 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,883 mi
Last recorded98,883 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ORC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 98,883 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 98,878 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,047 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner light unit has condensation in unit

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f/tyre outer sidewall damaged as marked

slight front light fault both front sidelights dimming when indicators are on or hazards ?

Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,771 miles

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

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

o/s/r/inner light unit full of condensation

slight light fault o/s/r/inner tail light dimming when indicator flashing

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,033 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,928 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))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,861 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,193 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,470 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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WJ09 ORC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 WJ09 ORC, 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 WJ09 ORC registered?

WJ09 ORC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is WJ09 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 ORC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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