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WJ59 TFU

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,169 mi
Last recorded73,169 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 TFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,169 miles

Front both brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,169 miles

Front both brake discs slightly lipped

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 51,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 37,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 31,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,280 miles

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

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

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 TFU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ59 TFU, 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 WJ59 TFU registered?

WJ59 TFU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is WJ59 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 TFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ59 TFU have outstanding finance?

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