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DK16 LYA

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,861 mi
Last recorded51,861 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 LYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 51,861 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 33,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 28,392 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 20,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 14,958 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread but no cords or ply visible at time of test

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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DK16 LYA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK16 LYA, 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 DK16 LYA registered?

DK16 LYA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is DK16 LYA safe to buy?

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