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BU16 XBB

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,966 mi
Last recorded112,966 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 112,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 98,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,811 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,358 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,507 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,963 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 48,963 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,161 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 29,161 miles

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

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

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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BU16 XBB is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BU16 XBB, 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 BU16 XBB registered?

BU16 XBB is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is BU16 XBB safe to buy?

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