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121 S

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,745 mi
Last recorded188,745 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 S
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 188,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 184,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 180,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 174,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 170,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 167,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 163,847 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 163,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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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121 S is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 121 S, 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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How do I check the history of 121 S?

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What year was 121 S registered?

121 S is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is 121 S safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 S 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.

Does 121 S have outstanding finance?

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