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DF16 WPT

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 WPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 51,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 44,062 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 43,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55.16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 26,469 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 WPT is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WPT, 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 WPT registered?

DF16 WPT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is DF16 WPT safe to buy?

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