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DF66 ECW

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,885 mi
Last recorded95,885 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 ECW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,885 miles

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

hand brake lever is notchy

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate,

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,792 miles

hand brake lever stiff

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,522 miles

hand brake lever is stiff

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,973 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))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some componernts

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,985 miles

both front tyres are stating to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,640 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 38,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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DF66 ECW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DF66 ECW, 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 DF66 ECW registered?

DF66 ECW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2016.

Is DF66 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF66 ECW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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