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R44 SER

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 SER
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026
Pass 8 Nov 2025 99,714 miles

parking break need adjustment

Pass 21 Jul 2025 103,492 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,442 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 88,596 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 88,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,174 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,217 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,831 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 73,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 50,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,977 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 27,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,031 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,414 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 24,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R44 SER is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R44 SER, 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 R44 SER registered?

R44 SER is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is R44 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 SER shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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