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GN66 VBX

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,961 mi
Last recorded96,961 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN66 VBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,961 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 96,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 31,326 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some testable items not fully seen

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 31,326 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some testable items not fully seen

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,578 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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GN66 VBX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GN66 VBX, 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 VBX?

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What year was GN66 VBX registered?

GN66 VBX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is GN66 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN66 VBX 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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