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BD16 TZF

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

234,132 mi
Last recorded234,132 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 TZF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 234,132 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 210,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 197,182 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outside wall cut - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 184,030 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 183,989 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER FACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 160,107 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 160,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 158,226 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,595 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 126,905 miles

Note :- Also minor damage to front windscreen.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 126,905 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Note :- Also minor damage to front windscreen.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BD16 TZF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD16 TZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD16 TZF registered?

BD16 TZF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is BD16 TZF safe to buy?

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