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WU59 TFO

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 TFO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 113,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 110,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,949 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,221 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 77,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,273 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 75,270 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Border line pass (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,134 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of age

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,923 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 TFO is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU59 TFO, 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 WU59 TFO registered?

WU59 TFO is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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