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WL16 AAV

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,091 mi
Last recorded84,091 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 AAV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 84,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 79,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 60,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 60,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,947 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 47,637 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,552 miles

both front tyres starting to perish in tread areas

Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre right on legal limit (recommend attention)

Offside Rear tyre getting worn

Pass 3 May 2019 32,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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WL16 AAV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WL16 AAV, 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 WL16 AAV registered?

WL16 AAV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is WL16 AAV safe to buy?

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