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GJ16 WKE

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,697 mi
Last recorded100,697 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 WKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 100,697 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 89,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,431 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 76,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 30,017 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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GJ16 WKE is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ16 WKE, 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 GJ16 WKE registered?

GJ16 WKE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is GJ16 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ16 WKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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