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SB65 KZJ

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,087 mi
Last recorded67,087 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 KZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 67,087 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front TYRES OLD

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking on inner sidewall TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre rear heat shield loose

Fail 21 Apr 2026 67,085 miles

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

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front TYRES OLD

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking on inner sidewall TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2025 62,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 25,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,935 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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SB65 KZJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB65 KZJ, 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 SB65 KZJ registered?

SB65 KZJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is SB65 KZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 KZJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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