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KR16 XOY

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 XOY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 81,988 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S&N/S rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Camera & holder AND dangling wires in DIRECT view drivers vision) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (cracking on sidewalls of tyre)[205/55R16,91V] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ("STONE CHIP" nearside area of windscreen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,737 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,534 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight damage to the bumper

Fail 22 Jul 2021 48,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on the dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight damage to the bumper

Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 32,739 miles

chip in windscreen nearside bottom corner

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 XOY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KR16 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

KR16 XOY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is KR16 XOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 XOY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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