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AK16 OTU

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,401 mi
Last recorded50,401 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 OTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 50,401 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 47,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 41,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 27,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AK16 OTU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK16 OTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK16 OTU?

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What year was AK16 OTU registered?

AK16 OTU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is AK16 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 OTU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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