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AU16 XAD

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,113 mi
Last recorded105,113 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XAD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,197 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted underneath

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,254 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 38,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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AU16 XAD is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc 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 AU16 XAD, 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 AU16 XAD registered?

AU16 XAD is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 XAD safe to buy?

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