2016 SEAT Leon 1.4L Petrol · KY16 KNN
2016 SEAT Leon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 73,335 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY16 KNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 73,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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KY16 KNN 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 Leon (KY16 KNN) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KY16 KNN Mileage History
- 12/07/202456,016 mi
- 01/07/202563,486 mi+7,470 mi
- 01/07/202563,489 mi+3 mi
- 10/07/202673,335 mi+9,846 mi
- 10/07/202673,335 mi
Average of roughly 8,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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