2016 SEAT Leon 1.2L Petrol · WP16 XMG
2016 SEAT Leon (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2016. Recorded mileage 96,990 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP16 XMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 96,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WP16 XMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Leon (WP16 XMG) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WP16 XMG Mileage History
- 27/02/202373,995 mi
- 07/03/202481,784 mi+7,789 mi
- 25/02/202590,918 mi+9,134 mi
- 24/02/202696,951 mi+6,033 mi
- 26/02/202696,990 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 7,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- LED Headlight FailureModerate
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- Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
Plastic housing cracks or the seal fails, leading to coolant loss.
- Silica Bag Failure (Coolant System)Serious
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