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JR06 COE

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,217 mi
Last recorded106,217 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR06 COE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 106,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 180,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 98,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 161,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,776 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 92,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 142,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 132,178 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,478 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 123,058 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 123,058 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,803 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 115,292 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 115,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 12,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 103,780 miles

Central Rear exhaust muffler corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2019 103,779 miles

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 99,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,759 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 85,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,210 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 74,210 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

emissions too clean for reading

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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JR06 COE is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JR06 COE, 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 JR06 COE registered?

JR06 COE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is JR06 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR06 COE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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