CarVerify

Free Car Check

A21 NAM

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,921 mi
Last recorded62,921 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 NAM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 62,921 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2025 58,319 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 58,319 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 53,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 53,562 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 36,900 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 36,900 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,027 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 22,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,686 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 22,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A21 NAM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A21 NAM, 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 A21 NAM?

You can check the full history of A21 NAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A21 NAM registered?

A21 NAM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is A21 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 NAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 NAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A21 NAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.