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GL16 GJX

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,575 mi
Last recorded19,575 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 GJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 19,575 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 19,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 18,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 17,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 15,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 14,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 12,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 11,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear on end but still clearing correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 8,857 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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GL16 GJX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL16 GJX, 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 GL16 GJX registered?

GL16 GJX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GL16 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 GJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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