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LO16 XCL

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

230,766 mi
Last recorded230,766 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 230,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 220,695 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 214,493 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 172,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,606 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,917 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 57,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault has thorn in inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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LO16 XCL is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LO16 XCL, 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 LO16 XCL?

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What year was LO16 XCL registered?

LO16 XCL is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is LO16 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO16 XCL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO16 XCL have outstanding finance?

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