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C26 RVN

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,950 mi
Last recorded79,950 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 RVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 102,606 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 102,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,245 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,212 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2- 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,793 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 37,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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C26 RVN is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C26 RVN, 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 C26 RVN?

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What year was C26 RVN registered?

C26 RVN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 October 2016.

Is C26 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 RVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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