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FY66 DYJ

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,828 mi
Last recorded123,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 DYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 123,828 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 123,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,755 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))

exhaust back box heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2025 107,755 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,070 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 58,490 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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FY66 DYJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY66 DYJ, 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.

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What year was FY66 DYJ registered?

FY66 DYJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is FY66 DYJ safe to buy?

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