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OW16 VBN

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,488 mi
Last recorded129,488 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 VBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 129,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,777 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 113,777 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder & dash-cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 101,379 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,963 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 61,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,276 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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OW16 VBN is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW16 VBN, 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 OW16 VBN registered?

OW16 VBN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is OW16 VBN safe to buy?

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