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AJ16 RVX

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 RVX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 108,417 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 96,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,421 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,928 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 50,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,606 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,925 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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AJ16 RVX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ16 RVX, 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 AJ16 RVX registered?

AJ16 RVX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 RVX safe to buy?

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