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HT65 NLJ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,613 mi
Last recorded74,613 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT65 NLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,613 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 68,312 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 Dot 36/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 33/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 59,753 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 59,640 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 40,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,582 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2019 24,582 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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HT65 NLJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT65 NLJ, 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 HT65 NLJ registered?

HT65 NLJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is HT65 NLJ safe to buy?

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