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WJ16 XRT

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,045 mi
Last recorded59,045 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 XRT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 59,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside 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 23 Feb 2024 50,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 43,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,537 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 39,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,495 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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WJ16 XRT is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ16 XRT, 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 WJ16 XRT registered?

WJ16 XRT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is WJ16 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 XRT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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