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LP16 DXX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,464 mi
Last recorded51,464 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP16 DXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,464 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside washer jets blocked

Fail 26 Jan 2026 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front ABS sensor wiring incorrectly routed/ chafing on brake hose

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside washer jets blocked

Pass 24 Jan 2025 35,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 29,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 24,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 20,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, is slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 13,169 miles

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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LP16 DXX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LP16 DXX, 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 LP16 DXX registered?

LP16 DXX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is LP16 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP16 DXX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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