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M88 GFR

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,494 mi
Last recorded199,494 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 GFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 199,494 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 199,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 186,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 170,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 155,845 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Dec 2022 155,842 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 143,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within zone A *2 (3.2 (a) (i))

scratch on the windscreen nearside

under cover fitted not allowing full inspection underneath component

Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within zone A *2 (3.2 (a) (i))

scratch on the windscreen nearside

under cover fitted not allowing full inspection underneath component

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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M88 GFR is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M88 GFR, 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 M88 GFR registered?

M88 GFR is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is M88 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 GFR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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