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AC08 SAM

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,995 mi
Last recorded44,995 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 SAM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 44,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 41,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,633 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 37,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Run out of washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Run out of washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 33,055 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 27,160 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 21,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 16,240 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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AC08 SAM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AC08 SAM, 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 AC08 SAM?

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What year was AC08 SAM registered?

AC08 SAM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2016.

Is AC08 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SAM 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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