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RV65 ZVU

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,257 mi
Last recorded120,257 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV65 ZVU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,257 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 120,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,125 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,553 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 65,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,637 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))

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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RV65 ZVU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 RV65 ZVU, 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 RV65 ZVU registered?

RV65 ZVU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is RV65 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV65 ZVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV65 ZVU have outstanding finance?

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