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LW04 GRY

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 GRY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 95,585 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 95,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT

Pass 13 Jan 2025 81,268 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,202 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,950 miles

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 Jan 2020 36,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 29,721 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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LW04 GRY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver 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 LW04 GRY, 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 LW04 GRY?

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What year was LW04 GRY registered?

LW04 GRY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2016.

Is LW04 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW04 GRY 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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