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KX16 KAJ

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,683 mi
Last recorded58,683 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 KAJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 58,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,680 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 52,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 42,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,755 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,953 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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KX16 KAJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,798cc 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 KX16 KAJ, 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 KX16 KAJ registered?

KX16 KAJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is KX16 KAJ safe to buy?

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