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RJ16 JMU

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,311 mi
Last recorded104,311 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 JMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,345 miles

Car wet at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2021 66,345 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Car wet at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 37,236 miles

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

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 JMU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JMU, 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 RJ16 JMU?

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What year was RJ16 JMU registered?

RJ16 JMU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is RJ16 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ16 JMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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