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AJ16 WWX

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,604 mi
Last recorded128,604 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 WWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 128,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 121,847 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 112,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (225 35 19 88y) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 102,835 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (225 35 19 88y) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 90,319 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35 19 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35 19 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,677 miles

Nearside Front Hairline damage to inside of rim

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,668 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 47,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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
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AJ16 WWX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ16 WWX, 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.

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What year was AJ16 WWX registered?

AJ16 WWX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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