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KY66 WHU

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,046 mi
Last recorded103,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY66 WHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side sills undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill deform

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill sign of corrosion and deform

Offside Rear lens covered with tape

engine under tray and underbody tray fitted

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 18 Jul 2023 83,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill deform

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill sign of corrosion and deform

Offside Rear lens covered with tape

engine under tray and underbody tray fitted

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2022 69,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,705 miles

engine tray fitted

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 18 Jul 2020 49,846 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,035 miles

Rear wheel arch liner fitted

doesn't allow full retest

Fail 20 Jul 2019 22,921 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened rear penal & wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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KY66 WHU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY66 WHU, 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 KY66 WHU registered?

KY66 WHU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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