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DC65 HFH

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,251 mi
Last recorded74,251 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 HFH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 74,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 59,165 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 59,165 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 47,387 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 47,119 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside also wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside also wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 37,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 27,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 20,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 75 percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

Pass 14 May 2019 8,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 7,724 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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DC65 HFH is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC65 HFH, 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 DC65 HFH registered?

DC65 HFH is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is DC65 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC65 HFH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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