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LK16 EWT

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,980 mi
Last recorded94,980 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 EWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 94,978 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre as marked ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on the joint on centre (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Parking Permits ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,808 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Parking Permits ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 64,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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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LK16 EWT is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LK16 EWT, 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 LK16 EWT registered?

LK16 EWT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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