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RU58 RAD

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,972 mi
Last recorded74,972 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU58 RAD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,972 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 67,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 59,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded inside bottom cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,578 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 37,576 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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RU58 RAD is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RU58 RAD, 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

How do I check the history of RU58 RAD?

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What year was RU58 RAD registered?

RU58 RAD is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RU58 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU58 RAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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