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SM16 XMP

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,353 mi
Last recorded103,353 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 XMP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 103,353 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner and undertray slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,462 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 85,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2023 71,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 13,525 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 13,525 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))

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 XMP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

SM16 XMP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is SM16 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 XMP 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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