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A9 MGT

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,332 mi
Last recorded57,332 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MGT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 57,332 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 57,254 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 52,604 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,442 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 47,422 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 42,236 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,838 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 33,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high both aims (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,015 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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A9 MGT is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A9 MGT, 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

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What year was A9 MGT registered?

A9 MGT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is A9 MGT safe to buy?

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