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WN09 VBC

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,905 mi
Last recorded150,905 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VBC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 150,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 147,164 miles

Surface corrosion to floor and rear suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2023 143,510 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 143,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 139,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 135,419 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 135,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer corroded casings peeling off.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2019 118,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,634 miles

Coolant leak coolant leak from back of engine

under tray fitted cant see where coolant leak is coming from

Fail 14 Aug 2018 107,625 miles

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

Coolant leak coolant leak from back of engine

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

under tray fitted cant see where coolant leak is coming from

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 83,875 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 56,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,647 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,924 miles

off side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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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WN09 VBC is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN09 VBC, 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 WN09 VBC registered?

WN09 VBC is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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