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CU16 VLF

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,288 mi
Last recorded70,288 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 VLF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 70,288 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Discs back plates corroded / both

Pass 9 Dec 2024 58,684 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 54,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,467 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 42,840 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,477 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 32,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,539 miles

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 VLF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CU16 VLF, 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 VLF?

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What year was CU16 VLF registered?

CU16 VLF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is CU16 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 VLF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU16 VLF have outstanding finance?

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