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VO16 VZS

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,656 mi
Last recorded111,656 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 VZS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,812 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 101,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,869 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 53,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 53,375 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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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VO16 VZS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO16 VZS, 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 VO16 VZS registered?

VO16 VZS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VO16 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO16 VZS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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