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SO16 CWM

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,703 mi
Last recorded101,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 CWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr light casing damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2025 95,660 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear nsr light casing damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,641 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 84,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 79,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,655 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 46,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,321 miles

Nearside 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 3 Sep 2019 37,739 miles

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

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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SO16 CWM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SO16 CWM, 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 SO16 CWM registered?

SO16 CWM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is SO16 CWM safe to buy?

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