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MA16 PHF

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,518 mi
Last recorded92,518 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 PHF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 92,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread scrubbed off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 86,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 76,631 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 76,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 67,040 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 67,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 59,330 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,945 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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MA16 PHF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA16 PHF, 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 MA16 PHF registered?

MA16 PHF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is MA16 PHF safe to buy?

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