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DE16 SBV

2016 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,550 mi
Last recorded91,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 SBV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 91,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 73,704 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 55,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 47,681 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,773 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

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 SBV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SBV, 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 DE16 SBV registered?

DE16 SBV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DE16 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 SBV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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