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RK16 GFV

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 GFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 104,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,990 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 89,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 61,016 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 38,538 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 29,747 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,845 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 28,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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RK16 GFV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK16 GFV, 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 RK16 GFV registered?

RK16 GFV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is RK16 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK16 GFV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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