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BL16 PFX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,862 mi
Last recorded134,862 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 PFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 133,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 122,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 122,695 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 110,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,588 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,473 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, perished and worn flat spot on inside edge very close to wearing through to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched arc in nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 74,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, perished and worn flat spot on inside edge very close to wearing through to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched arc in nearside of windscreen (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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BL16 PFX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL16 PFX, 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 BL16 PFX registered?

BL16 PFX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is BL16 PFX safe to buy?

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