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SH16 JWD

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,122 mi
Last recorded103,122 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 JWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel on reserve tank

Fail 30 Mar 2026 103,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel on reserve tank

Pass 17 Mar 2025 93,771 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 93,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 76,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,368 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 55,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 22,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 8,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 8,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 JWD is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH16 JWD, 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 SH16 JWD registered?

SH16 JWD is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is SH16 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 JWD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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