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DX16 YSJ

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,800 mi
Last recorded43,800 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 YSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 43,800 miles

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

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

front tyres numerous cuts in tread

Pass 2 May 2025 40,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 32,885 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to markers with damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

Pass 28 Apr 2023 23,442 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 23,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perishing/ cracking in tread

Pass 4 May 2022 19,834 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 18,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 9,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 8,895 miles

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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DX16 YSJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc 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 DX16 YSJ, 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 DX16 YSJ registered?

DX16 YSJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DX16 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 YSJ 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.

Does DX16 YSJ have outstanding finance?

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