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DG16 DMU

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,786 mi
Last recorded89,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 DMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 82,254 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 64,031 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 59,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,082 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 31,965 miles

small stone chip to nearside of windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2019 26,737 miles

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

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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DG16 DMU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 DG16 DMU, 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

How do I check the history of DG16 DMU?

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What year was DG16 DMU registered?

DG16 DMU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is DG16 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 DMU 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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