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KU16 TVP

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 TVP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 88,369 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,036 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 65,062 miles

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))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 65,062 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))

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

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

oil on min , slight leak from engine

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wear 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 43,649 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,817 miles

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 TVP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVP, 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 KU16 TVP?

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What year was KU16 TVP registered?

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

Is KU16 TVP safe to buy?

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