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KT16 WJM

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,782 mi
Last recorded119,782 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT16 WJM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 119,782 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper corner damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,086 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area , had past damage and repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 71,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 71,655 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Nearside Lower Sill damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,046 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 57,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged,advise (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a deep cut on outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 38,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged,advise (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a deep cut on outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 WJM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT16 WJM, 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 KT16 WJM registered?

KT16 WJM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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