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DG16 EYS

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,633 mi
Last recorded61,633 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 EYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 61,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 53,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,875 miles

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

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

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 12 Apr 2021 40,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,090 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 28,090 miles

Front 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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DG16 EYS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG16 EYS, 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 DG16 EYS registered?

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

Is DG16 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 EYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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