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VA65 WZV

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 WZV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,020 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,964 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,591 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 78,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 61,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 46,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,334 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,001 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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VA65 WZV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VA65 WZV, 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 VA65 WZV registered?

VA65 WZV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is VA65 WZV safe to buy?

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