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WN59 YFO

2009 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,256 mi
Last recorded131,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 YFO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,256 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 131,256 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 124,852 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 124,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,629 miles

Central Rear Back Box Badly Corroded

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

Fail 14 May 2024 114,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Perished / Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Perished / Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Back Box Badly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 108,995 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 108,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 104,619 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 104,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,651 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 88,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,396 miles

Engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,356 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slight Perishing/ Shoulder Wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,729 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 61,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,020 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Receive data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 48,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,297 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,186 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 33,186 miles

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

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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WN59 YFO is a 2009 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WN59 YFO, 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 WN59 YFO registered?

WN59 YFO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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