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VF16 DFJ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,727 mi
Last recorded139,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 DFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 139,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 129,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 119,344 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 119,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 106,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,807 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,460 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,822 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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VF16 DFJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 VF16 DFJ, 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 VF16 DFJ registered?

VF16 DFJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is VF16 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF16 DFJ 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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