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LM66 DVY

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,109 mi
Last recorded143,109 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM66 DVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 143,109 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 142,967 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 125,535 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 108,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,674 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,515 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,875 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 35,553 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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LM66 DVY is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM66 DVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM66 DVY registered?

LM66 DVY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is LM66 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM66 DVY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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