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KX16 VRE

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,391 mi
Last recorded94,391 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 VRE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 94,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 89,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,711 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 57,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,436 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 48,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 33,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (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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KX16 VRE is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 KX16 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

KX16 VRE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is KX16 VRE safe to buy?

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