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2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · UG03 DAN

UG03 DAN

2016 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 114,162 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT LEON
Year / Origin
2016
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
114,162 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 30 May 2025 at 108,780 miles resulted in a clean pass, mirroring the pattern of clean passes over the previous five years. This lack of recorded defects suggests that the previous owners maintained the vehicle proactively and addressed potential issues before they reached the threshold of MOT failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between the July 2020 test at 59,795 miles and the May 2025 test at 108,780 miles, the car covered 48,985 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage pattern. The gap between the September 2022 and May 2024 tests shows a slight variance in interval, but the consistently clean results at both stages confirm the vehicle remained mechanically sound without significant periods of neglect during that period. While the MOT history shows no recurring mechanical advisories regarding structural corrosion or failing components, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear items associated with the 100,000-mile mark. A buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often show signs of fatigue at this mileage despite a clean record. Given the mileage, checking the state of the brake discs for uneven wear and inspecting for binding calipers is also essential to ensure the vehicle performs as well as the digital record suggests.
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UG03 DAN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
  • 114,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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UG03 DAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 10:17
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Leon (UG03 DAN) between September 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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UG03 DAN Mileage History

  1. 27/09/202289,946 mi
  2. 08/05/2024102,680 mi+12,734 mi
  3. 30/05/2025108,780 mi+6,100 mi
  4. 19/05/2026114,162 mi+5,382 mi
  5. 20/05/2026114,162 mi

Average of roughly 6,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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