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AV16 HSX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,048 mi
Last recorded114,048 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 HSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 114,048 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Fail 8 Apr 2026 114,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 102,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 91,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm + worn inner edge. 225/45R17 91Y Pirelli. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer jet not working.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise strip and clean rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 80,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm + worn inner edge. 225/45R17 91Y Pirelli. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer jet not working.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise strip and clean rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,554 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 66,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,641 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,624 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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AV16 HSX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AV16 HSX, 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 AV16 HSX registered?

AV16 HSX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is AV16 HSX safe to buy?

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