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NG16 SYX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,751 mi
Last recorded80,751 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 SYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes are slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jul 2026 80,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes are slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2025 75,030 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Service brake binding but not excessively both side rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,814 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are slightly corroded at the lower spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2023 62,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm cracking slightly and has nail in outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear to be wearing thin on the inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,215 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm and inner shoulder is worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heatshields are insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2020 45,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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NG16 SYX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 NG16 SYX, 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 NG16 SYX registered?

NG16 SYX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is NG16 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG16 SYX 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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