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KW16 DXR

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 DXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 123,471 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 123,471 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,824 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 108,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,168 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,487 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/n n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 50,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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KW16 DXR is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW16 DXR, 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 KW16 DXR registered?

KW16 DXR is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is KW16 DXR safe to buy?

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