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WL16 FOV

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 FOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 130,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 105,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 90,216 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 59,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 39,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,707 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))

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 FOV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WL16 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

WL16 FOV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is WL16 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL16 FOV shows 7 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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