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WNZ 5553

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,613 mi
Last recorded70,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 5553
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,025 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,420 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 39,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 25,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 15,061 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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WNZ 5553 is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WNZ 5553, 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 WNZ 5553?

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What year was WNZ 5553 registered?

WNZ 5553 is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2016.

Is WNZ 5553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNZ 5553 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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