Seat Leon SE Technology TDI (2016)
2016 Seat Leon SE Technology TDI
CarHunch analysed 570 real MOT records for the 2016 Seat Leon SE Technology TDI.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 SEAT LEON SE TECHNOLOGY TDI passes MOT at 79.6%, which is essentially in line with the UK average of 80%, so reliability is broadly typical for a diesel hatchback of this age. The good news is that zero vehicles in this cohort of 570 have ever recorded a dangerous defect, making it a safe bet from a mechanical standpoint.
At an average mileage of 89,520 miles, these cars have been driven hard but not excessively for an eight-year-old model, and the low failure rate of 0.31 issues per vehicle reflects generally solid build quality. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection done to check the diesel engine and gearbox; the zero advisories recorded suggests owners aren't reporting minor wear, which may simply mean they're not documenting it during MOT.
The 2016 Seat Leon SE Technology TDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 570 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2016 Seat Leon SE Technology TDI
Based on MOT data from 570 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 564 | 93.1% | 0.31 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 3,706 Seat Leon SE Technology TDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Seat Leon SE Technology TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Seat Leon SE Technology TDI vehicles fall between 69,407 and 101,004 miles.
2016 Seat Leon SE Technology TDI — Still on the Road
Almost all 2016 Seat Leon SE Technology TDIs are still on the road.
Strong survival — 394 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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