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WA16 UPP

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 UPP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 118,129 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 118,129 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 96,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 82,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,112 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,544 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

N/S/F tyre 1.6 mm low

O/S/F tyre 2mm low.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,071 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,237 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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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WA16 UPP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WA16 UPP, 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 WA16 UPP registered?

WA16 UPP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WA16 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 UPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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