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LP65 XML

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

233,015 mi
Last recorded233,015 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 XML
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 233,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 214,586 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 198,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 181,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 160,971 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 146,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 134,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 134,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,500 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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LP65 XML is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LP65 XML, 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 LP65 XML registered?

LP65 XML is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is LP65 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 XML shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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