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SL16 MXR

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,239 mi
Last recorded41,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 MXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 41,239 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 41,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 35,439 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2024 29,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 26,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 21 May 2022 20,837 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 20,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,283 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 15,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,121 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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SL16 MXR is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL16 MXR, 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 SL16 MXR registered?

SL16 MXR is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SL16 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 MXR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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