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TRA 44

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,248 mi
Last recorded5,248 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 44
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 5,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 80,019 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 80,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 4,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 4,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 4,220 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 57,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 3,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 48,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 3,452 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,880 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 2,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,892 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,304 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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TRA 44 is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TRA 44, 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 TRA 44?

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What year was TRA 44 registered?

TRA 44 is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is TRA 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRA 44 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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