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AO66 XHS

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,731 mi
Last recorded103,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 XHS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 103,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 103,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,982 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 62,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Clear sign of overheating. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At MOT Limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 49,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

low tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2019 30,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AO66 XHS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO66 XHS, 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 AO66 XHS registered?

AO66 XHS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 December 2016.

Is AO66 XHS safe to buy?

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