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WL58 BGU

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,901 mi
Last recorded130,901 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL58 BGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 130,901 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 129,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 127,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,751 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 118,751 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,816 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 106,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,531 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,008 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,530 miles

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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WL58 BGU is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WL58 BGU, 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 WL58 BGU registered?

WL58 BGU is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 January 2009.

Is WL58 BGU safe to buy?

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