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WL09 GGE

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,537 mi
Last recorded141,537 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 GGE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 141,537 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,106 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,713 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,396 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 121,396 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,190 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside/offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear back box exhaust casing corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,703 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight handbrake lever is tight but operates properly (1.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 106,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivot slightly tight handbrake lever is tight but operates properly (1.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,694 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 83,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,114 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 75,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,148 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 62,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,075 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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,469 miles

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2012 23,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted near side rear

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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WL09 GGE is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL09 GGE, 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 WL09 GGE registered?

WL09 GGE is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is WL09 GGE safe to buy?

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