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EO16 UTP

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 UTP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 66,589 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 66,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,756 miles

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2024 55,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 40,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,644 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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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EO16 UTP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO16 UTP, 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 EO16 UTP registered?

EO16 UTP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is EO16 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 UTP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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