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AY66 LHX

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,059 mi
Last recorded117,059 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 LHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 117,059 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 108,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 91,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,774 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 72,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,216 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,064 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside rear view mirror blocked by an obstruction

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen damaged

windscreen wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,064 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside rear view mirror blocked by an obstruction

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

windscreen damaged

windscreen wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,930 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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AY66 LHX is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY66 LHX, 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

How do I check the history of AY66 LHX?

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What year was AY66 LHX registered?

AY66 LHX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2016.

Is AY66 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY66 LHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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