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WU09 YUS

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,018 mi
Last recorded132,018 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 YUS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 132,018 miles

Multiple suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,986 miles

service alert on,oil minimum,oil spill,rear wiper incomplete,underbody-suspension-arms-exhaust-rear frame-running gear rusting,nsf shocker oily,rear tyre inner treads low,rear discs-pads poor-low

Fail 13 Nov 2024 117,982 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd box area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulb fitments and aims need sorting before retest (4.1.2 (c))

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

service alert on,oil minimum,oil spill,rear wiper incomplete,underbody-suspension-arms-exhaust-rear frame-running gear rusting,nsf shocker oily,rear tyre inner treads low,rear discs-pads poor-low

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,270 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 97,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 76,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 60,397 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,460 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 56,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,282 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 42,282 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,334 miles

Engine mamagement light on

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,334 miles

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

Engine mamagement light on

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,638 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2013 26,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,285 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 YUS is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS registered?

WU09 YUS is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is WU09 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 YUS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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