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KU16 BWP

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 93,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 91,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,088 miles

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Fail 23 Feb 2024 89,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressures need resetting,boot switch stiff,petrol flap dirty,suspension-springs-running gear rusting,front tyre treads uneven wear-osf inner low

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,093 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,242 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 83,242 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 79,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,998 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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KU16 BWP is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 KU16 BWP, 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 KU16 BWP registered?

KU16 BWP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is KU16 BWP safe to buy?

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