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KS16 BXN

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,922 mi
Last recorded92,922 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 BXN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,925 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 82,925 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,897 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,476 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,541 miles

both rear tyre treads have age related cracks

Pass 8 Mar 2021 42,880 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 42,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,709 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,418 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 28,418 miles

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

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nearside wiper split

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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KS16 BXN is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KS16 BXN, 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

How do I check the history of KS16 BXN?

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What year was KS16 BXN registered?

KS16 BXN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is KS16 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 BXN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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