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AE16 ODW

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ODW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 37,983 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 36,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 34,859 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 33,448 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 32,500 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ALL FOUR (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 31,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 28,314 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 23,373 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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AE16 ODW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE16 ODW, 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 AE16 ODW?

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What year was AE16 ODW registered?

AE16 ODW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AE16 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ODW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE16 ODW have outstanding finance?

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