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J44 FDW

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,018 mi
Last recorded41,018 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 FDW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 35,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 32,289 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,299 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 52,195 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 27,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 42,672 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 23,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 36,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 19,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,868 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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J44 FDW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J44 FDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J44 FDW registered?

J44 FDW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is J44 FDW safe to buy?

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