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WU16 BFZ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 BFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,785 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 86,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 76,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,970 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 26,970 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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WU16 BFZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 WU16 BFZ, 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 WU16 BFZ registered?

WU16 BFZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is WU16 BFZ safe to buy?

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