2016 SEAT Toledo 1.6L Diesel · PY16 LNX
2016 SEAT Toledo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 147,378 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT TOLEDO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY16 LNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 147,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY16 LNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Seat Toledo (PY16 LNX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PY16 LNX Mileage History
- 01/06/2023131,693 mi
- 05/06/2024137,574 mi+5,881 mi
- 11/06/2025142,720 mi+5,146 mi
- 11/06/2026147,377 mi+4,657 mi
- 12/06/2026147,378 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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