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WV16 ECY

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,287 mi
Last recorded64,287 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 ECY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 55,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 41,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 30,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 26,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 13,960 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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WV16 ECY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WV16 ECY, 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 WV16 ECY?

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What year was WV16 ECY registered?

WV16 ECY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is WV16 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 ECY 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.

Does WV16 ECY have outstanding finance?

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