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DK16 UPS

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,432 mi
Last recorded83,432 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 UPS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,432 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,604 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 80,601 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,068 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))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 11 Jul 2024 75,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,913 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 67,913 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,866 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 60,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative INFLATE PRESSURE AND RESET (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 52,581 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2021 52,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 egg in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 37,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

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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DK16 UPS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DK16 UPS, 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 DK16 UPS registered?

DK16 UPS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DK16 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 UPS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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