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HV16 HLR

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,476 mi
Last recorded102,476 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 HLR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 102,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 88,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 464,556 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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HV16 HLR is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 HV16 HLR, 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 HV16 HLR registered?

HV16 HLR is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is HV16 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 HLR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV16 HLR have outstanding finance?

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