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AV16 NFZ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,982 mi
Last recorded76,982 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 NFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,982 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 76,964 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,536 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024
Pass 28 Oct 2023 52,667 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 45,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,214 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 37,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 37,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,381 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AV16 NFZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV16 NFZ, 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 AV16 NFZ registered?

AV16 NFZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AV16 NFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 NFZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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