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KT16 PYV

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,795 mi
Last recorded64,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 PYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 64,795 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 64,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,795 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

Fail 11 Jun 2024 50,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +tyre perished/tyre tread has a deep tears/failure of its structure (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and nearside front brake discs badly scored/pitted / worn ( from the inner side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +tyre perished/tyre tread has a deep tears/failure of its structure (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2023 44,116 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & Offside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 44,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & Offside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,561 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2020 30,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,541 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

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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KT16 PYV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KT16 PYV, 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 KT16 PYV?

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What year was KT16 PYV registered?

KT16 PYV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is KT16 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT16 PYV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT16 PYV have outstanding finance?

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