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DE16 YTV

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,174 mi
Last recorded51,174 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 YTV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 51,174 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 49,576 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 41,336 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 38,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 35,694 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 31,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 27,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 27,437 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 27,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,853 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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DE16 YTV is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

DE16 YTV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is DE16 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 YTV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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