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MJ66 WEW

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,515 mi
Last recorded40,515 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 WEW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 40,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 34,704 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 31,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 27,737 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 22,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 19,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 14,971 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 14,971 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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MJ66 WEW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ66 WEW, 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 MJ66 WEW registered?

MJ66 WEW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is MJ66 WEW safe to buy?

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