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HW16 CGX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 CGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 71,971 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 61,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 40,624 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 40,624 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 54,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash-cam removed from drivers view to pass test this needs re positioning in a place out of the drivers immediate view of the road

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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HW16 CGX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HW16 CGX, 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

How do I check the history of HW16 CGX?

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What year was HW16 CGX registered?

HW16 CGX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is HW16 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW16 CGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW16 CGX have outstanding finance?

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