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WJ09 OWR

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,927 mi
Last recorded109,927 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 OWR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 109,927 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Rear exhaust corroded

boot struts weak

Fail 12 Nov 2025 109,927 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Rear exhaust corroded

boot struts weak

Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,686 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

body damage

boot struts weak

Fail 20 Nov 2024 102,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

body damage

boot struts weak

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,179 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,730 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 92,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,242 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,829 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,732 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 73,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,320 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,320 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,506 miles

body damage

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,290 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 37,290 miles

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

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 OWR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ09 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

WJ09 OWR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is WJ09 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 OWR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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