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HX16 UTA

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 UTA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 102,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belts not accessible

Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus cracking or perishing plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,490 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,967 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay o/side suspension heavily covered with fuel, possible bushes premature damage, needs cleaning off (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,100 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,440 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,446 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 10,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 6,266 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 6,263 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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HX16 UTA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HX16 UTA, 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 HX16 UTA registered?

HX16 UTA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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