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EF66 EFJ

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 EFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 103,215 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (Inside, Out side Instruction)

Offside Front Shock Absorber Leaking

TPMS Light Illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads both sides 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,981 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 26,543 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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EF66 EFJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF66 EFJ, 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 EF66 EFJ registered?

EF66 EFJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is EF66 EFJ safe to buy?

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