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GX66 TDV

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 TDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 66,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyres Worn Uneven

Pass 28 May 2024 57,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 May 2024 57,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 May 2023 47,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 37,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 27,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,113 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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GX66 TDV 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 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 GX66 TDV, 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 GX66 TDV registered?

GX66 TDV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is GX66 TDV safe to buy?

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