2016 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · VX16 HPU
2016 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 76,692 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX16 HPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 76,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX16 HPU 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 (VX16 HPU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 disc significantly and obviously worn X2 NSR/OSR STARTING TO BREAK UP. (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “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”.
VX16 HPU Mileage History
- 24/02/202365,681 mi
- 27/02/202365,684 mi+3 mi
- 20/02/202469,099 mi+3,415 mi
- 24/02/202574,328 mi+5,229 mi
- 24/02/202676,692 mi+2,364 mi
Average of roughly 3,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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