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VN16 ZLK

2016 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,660 mi
Last recorded83,660 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 ZLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 83,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 83,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,822 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,870 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 51,617 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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VN16 ZLK is a 2016 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,798cc 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 VN16 ZLK, 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

How do I check the history of VN16 ZLK?

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What year was VN16 ZLK registered?

VN16 ZLK is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is VN16 ZLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 ZLK 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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