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DE16 JGY

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,807 mi
Last recorded34,807 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 JGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 34,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 29,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 16,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,232 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 12,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 11,857 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 11,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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DE16 JGY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DE16 JGY, 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 DE16 JGY registered?

DE16 JGY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is DE16 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 JGY 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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