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WJ59 TFA

2009 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 TFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 81,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,342 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 77,342 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,956 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 inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,381 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 46,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,127 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,575 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,032 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)

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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WJ59 TFA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ59 TFA, 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 WJ59 TFA registered?

WJ59 TFA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 TFA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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