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HV16 HLU

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,315 mi
Last recorded80,315 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 HLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,682 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 49,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,778 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 41,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,548 miles

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

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 HLU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HLU, 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

How do I check the history of HV16 HLU?

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What year was HV16 HLU registered?

HV16 HLU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is HV16 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 HLU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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