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NJ16 CVW

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 CVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 93,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 87,202 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 87,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 80,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,072 miles

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

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or under trays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Fail 17 Mar 2020 58,057 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or under trays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

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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NJ16 CVW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ16 CVW, 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 NJ16 CVW?

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What year was NJ16 CVW registered?

NJ16 CVW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is NJ16 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ16 CVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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