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WR59 JZA

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

112,306 mi
Last recorded112,306 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 JZA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 112,306 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Fail 22 Aug 2025 112,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,179 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 103,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 98,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,328 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 31 Oct 2022 93,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,381 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,710 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 72,710 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,654 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 58,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,561 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 38,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,336 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 30,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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WR59 JZA is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WR59 JZA, 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 WR59 JZA registered?

WR59 JZA is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is WR59 JZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 JZA shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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