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GJ66 PYW

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,996 mi
Last recorded220,996 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 PYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 220,996 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 220,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 209,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 196,357 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 196,351 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 182,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 165,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,698 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 141,652 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 141,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 140,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 136,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 136,190 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

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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GJ66 PYW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ66 PYW, 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 GJ66 PYW registered?

GJ66 PYW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is GJ66 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ66 PYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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