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CV16 GVT

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,479 mi
Last recorded66,479 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 GVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 66,479 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2025 66,478 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative head lamp hight sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front shock absorber issuer fixing missing at the hub main clamp bolt

Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,616 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 59,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,172 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,646 miles

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 GVT is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

CV16 GVT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is CV16 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 GVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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