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HN66 XEH

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,859 mi
Last recorded122,859 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN66 XEH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 108,174 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

had to remove items to access rear seats /belts

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,014 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 59,373 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 49,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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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HN66 XEH is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HN66 XEH, 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 HN66 XEH registered?

HN66 XEH is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is HN66 XEH safe to buy?

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