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BL16 PFY

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,404 mi
Last recorded131,404 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 PFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 131,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 131,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,255 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 112,532 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 94,156 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Has play on both screws. (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Slightly dirty inside. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,843 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 72,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 PFY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

BL16 PFY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is BL16 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 PFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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