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CU16 XJG

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 XJG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 95,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 88,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,051 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 72,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,050 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,979 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 44,863 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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CU16 XJG is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CU16 XJG, 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 CU16 XJG registered?

CU16 XJG is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is CU16 XJG safe to buy?

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