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GL16 GLK

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,076 mi
Last recorded136,076 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 GLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 136,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 127,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 107,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 73,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 56,608 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 38,934 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 38,933 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2019 28,328 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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GL16 GLK is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL16 GLK, 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 GL16 GLK registered?

GL16 GLK is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is GL16 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 GLK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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