2016 SEAT Leon · 53,173 MOT tests
2016 SEAT Leon reliability
2016 SEAT Leons fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 Leon years (53,173 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 17.5%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 60,862
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 53,173
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes3.8%
- Suspension3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.06%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.47%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.26%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.22%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (14.14%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.67%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.06%)
Other years
Every SEAT Leon year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 SEAT Leon reliable?
2016 SEAT Leons fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 Leon years (53,173 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.2% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.06% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 SEAT Leon shows 60,862 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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