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WU09 VSJ

2009 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 143,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2018 143,060 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2017 130,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 116,384 miles

All tyre sidewalls damaged

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2016 116,384 miles

All tyre sidewalls damaged

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,152 miles

Engine management light on

Offside rear outer light lens damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 104,152 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear outer light lens damaged

Pass 23 May 2014 91,163 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 91,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre in very poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear tyre has a cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 26 Apr 2013 75,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear tyre has a cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 27 Mar 2012 65,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,192 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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WU09 VSJ is a 2009 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WU09 VSJ, 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 WU09 VSJ registered?

WU09 VSJ is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WU09 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 VSJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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