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RV16 KMU

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,034 mi
Last recorded135,034 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 KMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 135,034 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 125,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 118,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 110,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,625 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 101,625 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,820 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,820 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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RV16 KMU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 RV16 KMU, 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 RV16 KMU registered?

RV16 KMU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is RV16 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 KMU 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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