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AL12 SAX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,108 mi
Last recorded74,108 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 SAX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 74,108 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,542 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,300 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 57,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 50,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,220 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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AL12 SAX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 AL12 SAX, 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 AL12 SAX?

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What year was AL12 SAX registered?

AL12 SAX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is AL12 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 SAX 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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