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KW65 ZVJ

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,190 mi
Last recorded147,190 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 ZVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 147,190 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2025 132,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge " 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6 mm also almost to cord inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 116,679 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 116,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 84,604 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,604 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,140 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 75,140 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,086 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KW65 ZVJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW65 ZVJ, 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 KW65 ZVJ registered?

KW65 ZVJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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