2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · EK16 HFB
2016 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 80,360 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK16 HFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 80,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK16 HFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Leon (EK16 HFB) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
EK16 HFB Mileage History
- 17/05/202364,968 mi
- 20/05/202468,444 mi+3,476 mi
- 20/05/202468,444 mi
- 20/05/202575,401 mi+6,957 mi
- 19/05/202680,360 mi+4,959 mi
Average of roughly 5,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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