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SX16 GFU

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,446 mi
Last recorded125,446 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 GFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 125,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,149 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 88,205 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 42,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 24,386 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SX16 GFU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX16 GFU, 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

How do I check the history of SX16 GFU?

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What year was SX16 GFU registered?

SX16 GFU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is SX16 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX16 GFU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SX16 GFU have outstanding finance?

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