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SP16 RNJ

2016 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,027 mi
Last recorded102,027 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 RNJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,027 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle at coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,662 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 93,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,813 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 48,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,338 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 38,338 miles

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

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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SP16 RNJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP16 RNJ, 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 SP16 RNJ registered?

SP16 RNJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SP16 RNJ safe to buy?

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