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WP16 EAX

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,986 mi
Last recorded54,986 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 EAX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 54,986 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,478 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 48,092 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,234 miles

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 14 Feb 2023 35,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS 50% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE WEARING SMOOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 1 Mar 2022 31,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,053 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 1 May 2019 22,701 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 22,701 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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WP16 EAX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP16 EAX, 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 WP16 EAX registered?

WP16 EAX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is WP16 EAX safe to buy?

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