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OU16 OWC

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,295 mi
Last recorded84,295 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 OWC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,295 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,796 miles

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))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames, steering suspension, and brake components .

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,941 miles

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))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,785 miles

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

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

covers and under trays was fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,531 miles

Nearside Front Wiper split but still clearing effectively

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wiper split but still clearing effectively

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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OU16 OWC is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU16 OWC, 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 OU16 OWC registered?

OU16 OWC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is OU16 OWC safe to buy?

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