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HN16 XWT

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,507 mi
Last recorded112,507 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 XWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 112,507 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 90,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm - legal limit is 1.6mm - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,195 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2024 70,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2023 46,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,419 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 30,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,481 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre depth getting low and cracking between thread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth getting low and cracking between thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 16,616 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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HN16 XWT is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWT, 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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HN16 XWT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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