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VX66 VRP

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,581 mi
Last recorded60,581 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 VRP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 60,581 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2024 52,670 miles

Front Wipers smearing windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 46,722 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 31,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,013 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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VX66 VRP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc 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 VX66 VRP, 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 VX66 VRP registered?

VX66 VRP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is VX66 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX66 VRP 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.

Does VX66 VRP have outstanding finance?

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