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GN66 VAU

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN66 VAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 84,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,170 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 77,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer jet weak in operation. Still clearing screen.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 69,315 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,334 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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GN66 VAU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN66 VAU, 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 GN66 VAU?

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What year was GN66 VAU registered?

GN66 VAU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is GN66 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN66 VAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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