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NL16 GTF

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,795 mi
Last recorded121,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 GTF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 121,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,630 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 119,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,507 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 98,505 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,683 miles

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,669 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,079 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 81,077 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,394 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 53,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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NL16 GTF is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL16 GTF, 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 NL16 GTF registered?

NL16 GTF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NL16 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 GTF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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