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AV65 VVT

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,068 mi
Last recorded132,068 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 VVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 132,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 125,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,514 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,795 miles

engine cover/under shields fitted obscuring some components

engine oil level low

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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AV65 VVT is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV65 VVT, 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.

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What year was AV65 VVT registered?

AV65 VVT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is AV65 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV65 VVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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