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HK65 KYP

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK65 KYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged taped up

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever button loose/ falls out of handbrake lever

Fail 25 Feb 2026 89,147 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged taped up

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever button loose/ falls out of handbrake lever

Fail 20 Feb 2026 89,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Front bumper damaged but has no sharp edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,745 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 82,743 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 77,481 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 77,478 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 71,974 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 46,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2021 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,859 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 34,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 30,218 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil mist both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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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HK65 KYP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK65 KYP, 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 HK65 KYP registered?

HK65 KYP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is HK65 KYP safe to buy?

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