SEAT Leon
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
L16 GTFMOT history
L16 GTF is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 27 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 159,578 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 GTF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Leon
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 27 Aug 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 GTF was last recorded at 159,578 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,005 miles · 15 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,573 miles
- Average per year
- 9,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,578 miles
- 2025 – 158,005 miles
- 2024 – 157,663 miles
- 2022 – 144,399 miles
- 2021 – 138,383 miles
- 2019 – 127,228 miles
- 2018 – 117,220 miles
- 2017 – 110,486 miles
- 2016 – 102,883 miles
- 2015 – 83,334 miles
- 2014 – 61,100 miles
- 2013 – 40,127 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,578 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Diesel smoke test not detected
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Cooling fan on permanently
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Tyre pressure light on (not testable due to age)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,578 miles (+1,573)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 159,578 miles
- Test number
- 327101636773
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,005 miles (+342)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 158,005 miles
- Test number
- 803150098055
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass157,663 miles (+13,264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 157,663 miles
- Test number
- 217100118294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass144,399 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 144,399 miles
- Test number
- 276879031030
- AdvisoryCooling fan on permanently
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on (not testable due to age)
Fail144,399 miles (+6,016)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,399 miles
- Test number
- 783661138610
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCooling fan on permanently
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on (not testable due to age)
Pass138,383 miles (+11,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 138,383 miles
- Test number
- 784302775944
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,228 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 127,228 miles
- Test number
- 945845683161
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke test not detected
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,228 miles (+10,008)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,228 miles
- Test number
- 601449253419
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke test not detected
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,220 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 117,220 miles
- Test number
- 143081012828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency just met at 17% overall
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads worn lower than offside rear
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated
Fail117,220 miles (+6,734)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,220 miles
- Test number
- 930608507891
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency just met at 17% overall
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads worn lower than offside rear
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated
- AdvisoryTpms light on in dash
Pass110,486 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 110,486 miles
- Test number
- 330784867976
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke test not detected
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp at centre deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight bind at offside rear wheel
Fail110,486 miles (+7,603)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,486 miles
- Test number
- 741777228988
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke test not detected
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp at centre deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight bind at offside rear wheel
Pass102,883 miles (+19,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 102,883 miles
- Test number
- 956055116457
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight bind
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind
Pass83,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 83,334 miles
- Test number
- 718829231986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,334 miles (+22,234)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,334 miles
- Test number
- 777912935475
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass61,100 miles (+20,973)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,100 miles
- Test number
- 609552274264
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 40,127 miles
- Test number
- 317733373256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 GTF
- Does L16 GTF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GTF is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 GTF?
- The MOT on L16 GTF is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 GTF done?
- L16 GTF was recorded at 159,578 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,528 miles a year.
- Has L16 GTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 GTF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on L16 GTF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L16 GTF find?
- L16 GTF passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake binding but not excessively both side, and 5 more.
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