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MJ16 ZRF

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,881 mi
Last recorded26,881 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 ZRF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 26,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 26,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 22,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 22,548 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Fail 10 Nov 2023 22,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Pass 12 Sep 2022 21,389 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 17,969 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 15,190 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,282 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 11,282 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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MJ16 ZRF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ16 ZRF, 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

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What year was MJ16 ZRF registered?

MJ16 ZRF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is MJ16 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ16 ZRF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ16 ZRF have outstanding finance?

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