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KM16 EFX

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,828 mi
Last recorded59,828 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 EFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,828 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 59,828 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 55,462 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 51,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,068 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper crack in rear n/s light lense

Fail 23 Nov 2022 48,068 miles

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

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

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))

damage to n/s/r bumper crack in rear n/s light lense

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,577 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 42,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,263 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,322 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 35,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,205 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 35,205 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

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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KM16 EFX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KM16 EFX, 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 KM16 EFX registered?

KM16 EFX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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