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SW16 HSE

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 HSE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 88,752 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 71,834 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 55,049 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2023 39,559 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 37,597 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 32,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,961 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 21,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 20,161 miles

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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SW16 HSE is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SW16 HSE, 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 SW16 HSE registered?

SW16 HSE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is SW16 HSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 HSE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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