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RJ16 HWT

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,945 mi
Last recorded36,945 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 HWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 36,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,659 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 22,343 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 16,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 10,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 5,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 5,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 4,157 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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RJ16 HWT is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 RJ16 HWT, 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 RJ16 HWT registered?

RJ16 HWT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is RJ16 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ16 HWT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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