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LM16 UTU

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,092 mi
Last recorded128,092 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 UTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 128,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 114,165 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 Both front tyres perishing + close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,628 miles

Brake Fluid Low + Appears Contaminated

Central Rear Seatbelt Obstructed, Not Allowing to Fully Inspect

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 102,616 miles

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

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

Brake Fluid Low + Appears Contaminated

Central Rear Seatbelt Obstructed, Not Allowing to Fully Inspect

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,429 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt obstructed not allowing inspection

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,930 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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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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LM16 UTU is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM16 UTU, 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 LM16 UTU?

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What year was LM16 UTU registered?

LM16 UTU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is LM16 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM16 UTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM16 UTU have outstanding finance?

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