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DE16 EAP

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 EAP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 81,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 nails ()

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2021 55,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2021 55,350 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 45,719 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,261 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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DE16 EAP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE16 EAP, 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 DE16 EAP registered?

DE16 EAP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is DE16 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 EAP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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