2016 SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI Cupra 290 Black

Overview

• Make: SEAT
• Model: Leon
• Trim: Cupra 290 Black
• Version: 2.0 TSI Cupra 290 Black Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (286 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 39,972 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 286 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 156 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 Black has covered 39,972 miles, around 45,500 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £16,599, which is £3,075 above the AskCar estimate of £13,524. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 2,094 SEAT Leon cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 161 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £700. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 22 October 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Wearside Autoparc in Sunderland. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £3,075 (22%) over the AskCar estimate of £13,524.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 2,094 priced SEAT Leon adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2016 SEAT Leon with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £8,000: the median of the 42 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 SEAT Leon has been on sale for at least 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £17,299. Its asking price is now £16,599, £700 less. The latest price cut was seen on 23 June 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £17,299
• 23 June 2026: £16,599

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 23 October 2025 (offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside.

Mileage at that test: 38,923 miles, which matches the advertised 39,972 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 45,500 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 SEAT Leon on AskCar.