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C7 XTE

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,305 mi
Last recorded87,305 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 XTE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 87,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 76,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 72,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,091 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 50,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 40,620 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,308 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 22,308 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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C7 XTE is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 C7 XTE, 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 C7 XTE registered?

C7 XTE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is C7 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 XTE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C7 XTE have outstanding finance?

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