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KR16 WTJ

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 WTJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 103,479 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,639 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front nick out of sidewall not to cords

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,907 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 79,907 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,562 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 68,562 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,592 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 44,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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KR16 WTJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

KR16 WTJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is KR16 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 WTJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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