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SL16 MXU

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,096 mi
Last recorded26,096 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 26,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 21,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 16,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 12,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 11,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 11,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 9,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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SL16 MXU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL16 MXU, 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 SL16 MXU registered?

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

Is SL16 MXU safe to buy?

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