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NU16 XNG

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,193 mi
Last recorded110,193 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 XNG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,193 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,825 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,339 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2023 77,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,829 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wiper Blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 57,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Nearside Front under tray trim missing

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 XNG is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc 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 NU16 XNG, 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 NU16 XNG registered?

NU16 XNG is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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