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CY66 ECX

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY66 ECX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,028 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear early replacement required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 64,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,794 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cord exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,677 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 41,677 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 33,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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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CY66 ECX is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CY66 ECX, 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 CY66 ECX registered?

CY66 ECX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 December 2016.

Is CY66 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY66 ECX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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