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WU16 FWA

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,577 mi
Last recorded123,577 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 FWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 123,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 109,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 99,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 86,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,796 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 55,738 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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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WU16 FWA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WU16 FWA, 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

How do I check the history of WU16 FWA?

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What year was WU16 FWA registered?

WU16 FWA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WU16 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 FWA shows 8 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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