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HN16 XVS

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,704 mi
Last recorded131,704 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 XVS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 131,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 129,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 123,815 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 123,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 113,281 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 103,684 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 103,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 87,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm and bald on inner edge replace tyre ASAP 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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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HN16 XVS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN16 XVS, 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.

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What year was HN16 XVS registered?

HN16 XVS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is HN16 XVS safe to buy?

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