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FP16 YBS

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,875 mi
Last recorded88,875 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YBS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 88,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,959 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 53,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,398 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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FP16 YBS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FP16 YBS, 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 FP16 YBS registered?

FP16 YBS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is FP16 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 YBS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP16 YBS have outstanding finance?

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