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L111 EWG

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,014 mi
Last recorded94,014 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 EWG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 94,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 76,806 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 61,732 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 46,899 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 46,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 37,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 33,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,554 miles

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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L111 EWG is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 L111 EWG, 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 L111 EWG registered?

L111 EWG is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is L111 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 EWG 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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