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BY55 KYT

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,417 mi
Last recorded122,417 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY55 KYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 122,417 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 122,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad has come away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,729 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,425 miles

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

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

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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BY55 KYT is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BY55 KYT, 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 BY55 KYT registered?

BY55 KYT is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is BY55 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY55 KYT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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