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LP16 VMM

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP16 VMM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 133,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 103,389 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 65,579 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,019 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault nearside rear tyre has a nail offside rear tyre has low pressure (5.2.3 (h) (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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LP16 VMM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LP16 VMM, 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

How do I check the history of LP16 VMM?

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What year was LP16 VMM registered?

LP16 VMM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is LP16 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP16 VMM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP16 VMM have outstanding finance?

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