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J25 XSH

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 XSH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,553 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 56,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 55,187 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2022 51,680 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,351 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 43,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen/mirror ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 33,083 miles

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

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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J25 XSH is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J25 XSH, 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 J25 XSH?

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What year was J25 XSH registered?

J25 XSH is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 February 2016.

Is J25 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 XSH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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