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SH16 JVJ

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,599 mi
Last recorded42,599 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 JVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,986 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,292 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 15,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45X17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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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SH16 JVJ 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 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 SH16 JVJ, 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 SH16 JVJ registered?

SH16 JVJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2016.

Is SH16 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 JVJ 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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