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DF16 ECE

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,904 mi
Last recorded105,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 ECE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 105,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 95,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,456 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 72,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,908 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 61,908 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 48,686 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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DF16 ECE is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 DF16 ECE, 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 DF16 ECE registered?

DF16 ECE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is DF16 ECE safe to buy?

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