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AF16 AZW

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,167 mi
Last recorded97,167 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 AZW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 97,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,084 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 90,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 81,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,553 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cut on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,712 miles

Advise wear/corrosion on front brake discs

Front brake pads at wear limit(advise replacement)

Rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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AF16 AZW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF16 AZW, 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 AF16 AZW?

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What year was AF16 AZW registered?

AF16 AZW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AF16 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 AZW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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