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CV16 CSY

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 CSY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 77,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 56,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2022 50,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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CV16 CSY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CV16 CSY, 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

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What year was CV16 CSY registered?

CV16 CSY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is CV16 CSY safe to buy?

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