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WU59 ONR

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,911 mi
Last recorded158,911 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 ONR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 158,911 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 153,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 144,879 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 130,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 108,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,798 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,626 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,626 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,367 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,982 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,982 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,292 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 66,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,104 miles

both rear tyres starting to step

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,332 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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WU59 ONR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WU59 ONR, 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 WU59 ONR registered?

WU59 ONR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 ONR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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