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GX16 KBN

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 KBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,122 miles

damage to rear bodywork

Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 76,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 76,550 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 56,219 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 56,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,657 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,922 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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GX16 KBN 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 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 GX16 KBN, 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 GX16 KBN registered?

GX16 KBN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GX16 KBN safe to buy?

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