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DF16 KBZ

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 KBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 100,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 83,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,650 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 54,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,532 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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DF16 KBZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

DF16 KBZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DF16 KBZ safe to buy?

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