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AO55 TEN

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 TEN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 96,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,807 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn down to cords on the inner shoulder 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,770 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil VERY SLIGHT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,683 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn low to bald on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 35,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,634 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 27,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (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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AO55 TEN is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO55 TEN, 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.

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What year was AO55 TEN registered?

AO55 TEN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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