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WJ09 PDY

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,101 mi
Last recorded156,101 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 PDY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 156,101 miles

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

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

rear suspension and sub-frame corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 156,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear suspension and sub-frame corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 155,620 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 155,619 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 147,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,405 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH front shockers damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

both front springs adjusted different hights

both rear tyres worn uneven stepped inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 127,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible BOTH FRONT SPRING LOWER ADJUSTING PLATFORMS LOOSE (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH front shockers damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

both front springs adjusted different hights

both rear tyres worn uneven stepped inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 102,957 miles

nsr tyre starting to wear on inner edge

osr tyre on limit

Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both: slightly (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to some under body components

rear exhaust starting to corrode

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,578 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,285 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,684 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,419 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER BRAKING SURFACES SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER BRAKING SURFACES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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 PDY is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PDY, 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 WJ09 PDY registered?

WJ09 PDY is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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