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OV16 ZLX

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,200 mi
Last recorded122,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 ZLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 122,200 miles

Front engine coolant level low

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

Offside Rear accident damage

Offside Rear light lens damaged, cracked/broken

Fail 18 Jun 2026 122,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front engine coolant level low

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

Offside Rear accident damage

Offside Rear light lens damaged, cracked/broken

Pass 7 Jul 2025 109,524 miles

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

Offside Rear accident damage

Offside Rear light lens damged, cracked, broken

Pass 4 Jul 2024 95,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 83,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner non repairable puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 70,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,758 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,201 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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OV16 ZLX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV16 ZLX, 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 OV16 ZLX registered?

OV16 ZLX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is OV16 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 ZLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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