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KW16 LKD

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,060 mi
Last recorded114,060 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 LKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 114,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,243 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 104,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,184 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 97,175 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 87,927 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hang from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,117 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 79,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,199 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,199 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 54,056 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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KW16 LKD is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KW16 LKD, 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 LKD registered?

KW16 LKD is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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