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AF16 JTX

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,076 mi
Last recorded101,076 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 JTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,178 miles

no smoke reading at test

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,023 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 67,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,049 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 44,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 JTX is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc 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 JTX, 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 AF16 JTX registered?

AF16 JTX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is AF16 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 JTX 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.

Does AF16 JTX have outstanding finance?

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