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KP16 BSY

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,776 mi
Last recorded77,776 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 BSY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 77,776 miles

Position lamp not working offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

rear back plates corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2025 77,680 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hub slightly corroded but not structurally weakened both sides

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 72,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,777 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 31 Oct 2023 60,807 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,340 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 26,173 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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KP16 BSY is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

KP16 BSY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is KP16 BSY safe to buy?

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