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BU16 XBR

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,283 mi
Last recorded154,283 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XBR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 154,283 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 137,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 124,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 116,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 103,719 miles

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 21 May 2020 96,862 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 96,862 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,741 miles

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

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 XBR 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 88.9%.

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 BU16 XBR, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 XBR?

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What year was BU16 XBR registered?

BU16 XBR is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is BU16 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 XBR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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