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MH16 TXZ

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,101 mi
Last recorded63,101 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 TXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,101 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 63,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,809 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,984 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 54,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,275 miles

Head lamp levelling device possible defective

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,447 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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MH16 TXZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MH16 TXZ, 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 MH16 TXZ registered?

MH16 TXZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is MH16 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH16 TXZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH16 TXZ have outstanding finance?

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