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DF16 UAU

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,744 mi
Last recorded79,744 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 UAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,744 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 73,560 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 73,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,234 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,046 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,573 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, have light cracking on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 38,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, have light cracking on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 UAU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAU, 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 DF16 UAU registered?

DF16 UAU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is DF16 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 UAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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