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AO16 UNP

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,658 mi
Last recorded55,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 UNP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 55,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 55,658 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 50,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2025 50,424 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod arm not securely tightened (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod arm not securely tightened (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 44,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 39,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,836 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 19,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper insecure on nearside

Fail 24 Jun 2019 19,558 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper insecure on nearside

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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AO16 UNP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO16 UNP, 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 AO16 UNP registered?

AO16 UNP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is AO16 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 UNP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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