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SG16 ETE

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

234,020 mi
Last recorded234,020 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 ETE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 234,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 228,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 200,515 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 200,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 177,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 133,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 2 mm left on tread advise replace very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,485 miles

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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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SG16 ETE is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SG16 ETE, 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 SG16 ETE registered?

SG16 ETE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is SG16 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 ETE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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