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SM65 ZBV

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,510 mi
Last recorded42,510 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 ZBV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 42,510 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 39,417 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 36,471 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 36,470 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,490 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 32,477 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 29,640 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 24,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 20,757 miles

offside front inner brake pad worn close to sensor

Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,883 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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SM65 ZBV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 SM65 ZBV, 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 SM65 ZBV registered?

SM65 ZBV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is SM65 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 ZBV 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.

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