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DA66 GBU

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,093 mi
Last recorded86,093 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA66 GBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f + n/s/f brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,433 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 76,418 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to check both rear wheel bearings due to the brakes binding

Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,037 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,573 miles

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

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge & has a deep crack

Pass 18 Oct 2019 30,352 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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DA66 GBU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA66 GBU, 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 DA66 GBU registered?

DA66 GBU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is DA66 GBU safe to buy?

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