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FR54 CSS

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,572 mi
Last recorded79,572 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR54 CSS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 79,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 71,661 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 71,661 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Bearing assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate loose.

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,105 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,105 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 46,581 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 35,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 22,838 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 14,147 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 14,147 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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FR54 CSS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 FR54 CSS, 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 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FR54 CSS registered?

FR54 CSS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 December 2016.

Is FR54 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR54 CSS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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