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HO12 DDS

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,492 mi
Last recorded49,492 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO12 DDS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 49,492 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 43,833 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 39,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 37,294 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 34,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake 19% (1.2.1 (c))

rear brake pads 3mm approx

Pass 22 Apr 2021 30,729 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 30,729 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 26,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 17,366 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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HO12 DDS is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HO12 DDS, 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 HO12 DDS registered?

HO12 DDS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is HO12 DDS safe to buy?

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