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NJ16 WFP

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,555 mi
Last recorded96,555 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 WFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 96,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 83,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,914 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 66,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 57,672 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 57,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,070 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,247 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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NJ16 WFP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc 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 NJ16 WFP, 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 NJ16 WFP registered?

NJ16 WFP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is NJ16 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ16 WFP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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