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AY16 ZTB

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,516 mi
Last recorded177,516 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 ZTB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 177,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 162,179 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 162,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 143,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 102,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 83,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,837 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and worn on inner sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AY16 ZTB is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AY16 ZTB, 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.

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What year was AY16 ZTB registered?

AY16 ZTB is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AY16 ZTB safe to buy?

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