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NU16 XNL

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,687 mi
Last recorded17,687 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 XNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 17,687 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 14,334 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has damage to sidewalls due to it being run under inflated ***Strongly advise*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 14,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has damage to sidewalls due to it being run under inflated ***Strongly advise*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 XNL is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNL, 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 NU16 XNL?

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What year was NU16 XNL registered?

NU16 XNL is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 August 2016.

Is NU16 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 XNL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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