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HG16 UTJ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,986 mi
Last recorded100,986 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 UTJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 92,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc splash shield corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 84,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 84,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,386 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,679 miles

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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HG16 UTJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG16 UTJ, 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 HG16 UTJ registered?

HG16 UTJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is HG16 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG16 UTJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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