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BA16 DWM

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,207 mi
Last recorded55,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 DWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 48,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,481 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 19,342 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 19,342 miles

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

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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BA16 DWM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA16 DWM, 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 BA16 DWM registered?

BA16 DWM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is BA16 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 DWM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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