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MT16 MBF

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 MBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,743 miles

Front no.plate cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

service light on

service light on

Fail 20 Jun 2025 77,666 miles

service light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

service light on

Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 73,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 66,561 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 66,561 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 51,311 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 51,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 39,068 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 21,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 21,579 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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MT16 MBF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MT16 MBF, 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 MT16 MBF registered?

MT16 MBF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is MT16 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 MBF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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