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DG16 PXA

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,019 mi
Last recorded125,019 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 PXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 112,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 97,680 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,478 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc tin guard missing ?

Fail 28 Apr 2022 89,478 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f brake disc tin guard missing ?

Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,584 miles

o/s/f brake disc tin gard missing ?

rear brake pads lowish

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,822 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres treads low & worn on inner edges with chunks ? missing from tread

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 PXA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PXA, 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 DG16 PXA registered?

DG16 PXA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DG16 PXA safe to buy?

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