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DC16 HVS

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,024 mi
Last recorded53,024 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 HVS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 53,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 53,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 46,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 39,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 31,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 16,929 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))

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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DC16 HVS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 DC16 HVS, 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

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What year was DC16 HVS registered?

DC16 HVS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DC16 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 HVS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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