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S700 JGJ

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,999 mi
Last recorded121,999 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 JGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 121,999 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 98,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,022 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 81,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,050 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,661 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 58,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,257 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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S700 JGJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 S700 JGJ, 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 S700 JGJ registered?

S700 JGJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is S700 JGJ safe to buy?

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