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KR16 YVT

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,205 mi
Last recorded152,205 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 YVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 152,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 144,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 136,586 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 136,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 118,878 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 100,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing .started to come off (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing coming off (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 100,848 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing .started to come off (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc scored a lot . pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing coming off (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 73,324 miles

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

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

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 YVT is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVT, 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 KR16 YVT registered?

KR16 YVT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is KR16 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 YVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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