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OU66 WSJ

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,445 mi
Last recorded74,445 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU66 WSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 74,445 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 71,974 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,654 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 65,654 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,354 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 41,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 33,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (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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OU66 WSJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU66 WSJ, 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 OU66 WSJ registered?

OU66 WSJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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