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R4 XOB

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,745 mi
Last recorded70,745 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 XOB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,745 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 70,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,967 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 15 Sep 2023 56,781 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 56,643 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 20,677 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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R4 XOB is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R4 XOB, 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 R4 XOB registered?

R4 XOB is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 October 2016.

Is R4 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 XOB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R4 XOB have outstanding finance?

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