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CU16 PHX

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,720 mi
Last recorded101,720 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 PHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 101,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 101,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 91,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 91,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 80,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 68,504 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 44,880 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,149 miles

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

Nearside Front wire rapped around drive shaft

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

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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CU16 PHX is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU16 PHX, 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 CU16 PHX?

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What year was CU16 PHX registered?

CU16 PHX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is CU16 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 PHX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU16 PHX have outstanding finance?

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