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KR16 UPT

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,225 mi
Last recorded85,225 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 UPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 85,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 85,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 76,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 54,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge split, no cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 30,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 24,167 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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KR16 UPT is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 KR16 UPT, 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 KR16 UPT registered?

KR16 UPT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is KR16 UPT safe to buy?

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