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AE16 YXN

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,125 mi
Last recorded44,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YXN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 44,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,323 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 38,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 32,507 miles

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 17 Feb 2022 27,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 22,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 15,902 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 15,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AE16 YXN is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE16 YXN, 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 AE16 YXN registered?

AE16 YXN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 YXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 YXN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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