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EG16 YTU

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,862 mi
Last recorded66,862 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 YTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 66,862 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 55,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 47,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 40,044 miles

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

both rear tyre cracks appearing.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 34,385 miles

Both rear tyre cracks appearing

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,016 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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EG16 YTU is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EG16 YTU, 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 EG16 YTU registered?

EG16 YTU is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is EG16 YTU safe to buy?

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