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NU16 XMW

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 XMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 94,502 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,195 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 91,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 21 Jun 2024 88,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,187 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpm light on

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,371 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 May 2021 71,588 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 71,520 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 65,736 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 65,731 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 62,048 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front under carriage panel damaged

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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NU16 XMW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU16 XMW, 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 NU16 XMW registered?

NU16 XMW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is NU16 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 XMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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