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VX16 HPU

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,692 mi
Last recorded76,692 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 HPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,328 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,099 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,684 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 NSR/OSR STARTING TO BREAK UP. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 50,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 34,071 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 34,071 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blades (3.4 (b) (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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VX16 HPU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX16 HPU, 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 VX16 HPU registered?

VX16 HPU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VX16 HPU safe to buy?

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