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SM16 XHG

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,533 mi
Last recorded63,533 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 XHG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,533 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on edge

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 56,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 48,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 48,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 23,105 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 23,105 miles

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

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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SM16 XHG is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM16 XHG, 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 SM16 XHG registered?

SM16 XHG is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SM16 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 XHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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