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KP16 BSV

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,675 mi
Last recorded117,675 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 BSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 117,675 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 112,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 107,751 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 102,600 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 102,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 97,984 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 93,790 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 93,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,298 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,932 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 42,932 miles

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

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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KP16 BSV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP16 BSV, 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 KP16 BSV registered?

KP16 BSV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is KP16 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP16 BSV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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