2016 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · W12 ADO
2016 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 136,280 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W12 ADO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 136,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W12 ADO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Leon (W12 ADO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W12 ADO Mileage History
- 12/01/2024124,102 mi
- 06/01/2025128,576 mi+4,474 mi
- 08/01/2025128,576 mi
- 09/01/2026136,268 mi+7,692 mi
- 12/01/2026136,280 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
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- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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