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KU16 VYN

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 VYN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,275 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 Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 61,785 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished and multiple cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,408 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,837 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))

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

tpms light on

Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,564 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 38,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 30,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 VYN is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black 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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

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

Is KU16 VYN safe to buy?

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