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DE03 TAY

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,777 mi
Last recorded112,777 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 TAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 112,777 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 94,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 84,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,865 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,854 miles

body under shields fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,427 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,086 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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DE03 TAY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DE03 TAY, 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 DE03 TAY registered?

DE03 TAY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DE03 TAY safe to buy?

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