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GV16 EYY

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,768 mi
Last recorded106,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 EYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 106,768 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,550 miles

Oil leaks.

Pinholes in nearside front outer driveshaft boot.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 93,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 93,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 87,616 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 87,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,977 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 68,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R shock absorber is leaking.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,037 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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GV16 EYY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GV16 EYY, 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 GV16 EYY registered?

GV16 EYY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is GV16 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 EYY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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