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VN16 ZLV

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,210 mi
Last recorded55,210 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 ZLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 55,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,709 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 30,215 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,955 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 18,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 ZLV is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV?

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What year was VN16 ZLV registered?

VN16 ZLV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is VN16 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 ZLV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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