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WJ59 YXM

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,162 mi
Last recorded171,162 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 171,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 126,650 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 109,955 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

N/s/r o/s/r tyres worn on edges close to limit

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 109,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,071 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 47,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 35,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,473 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 22,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YXM is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

WJ59 YXM is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is WJ59 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 YXM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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