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L99 BEF

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,356 mi
Last recorded131,356 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 BEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 131,356 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 131,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2025 127,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 115,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 116,959 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 116,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 101,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 112,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 110,366 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 110,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 100,256 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,711 miles

Offside Front Outer outer osf brake pad 2/3rd worn

Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,445 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOWERED

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,762 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 39,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,586 miles

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

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

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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L99 BEF is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L99 BEF, 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 L99 BEF registered?

L99 BEF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is L99 BEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 BEF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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