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NX16 NWJ

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,893 mi
Last recorded54,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX16 NWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,329 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 46,329 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 40,042 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 28,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 23,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 16,819 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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NX16 NWJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX16 NWJ, 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 NX16 NWJ registered?

NX16 NWJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is NX16 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX16 NWJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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