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MA16 ZDD

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,251 mi
Last recorded84,251 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 ZDD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 84,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 76,296 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 71,791 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 68,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 20,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

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

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

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 ZDD is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZDD, 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 MA16 ZDD registered?

MA16 ZDD is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is MA16 ZDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 ZDD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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