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HF16 SZJ

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,014 mi
Last recorded146,014 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 SZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 146,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 130,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 115,533 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 85,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin need changing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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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HF16 SZJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HF16 SZJ, 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 HF16 SZJ registered?

HF16 SZJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is HF16 SZJ safe to buy?

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