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KO16 DMX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,916 mi
Last recorded76,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 DMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 76,916 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 76,842 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 56,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 42,811 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 35,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 31,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 25,194 miles

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

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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KO16 DMX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey 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 KO16 DMX, 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 KO16 DMX registered?

KO16 DMX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is KO16 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 DMX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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