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HX16 YJP

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,760 mi
Last recorded104,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 YJP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 96,369 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 96,369 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,021 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 86,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,233 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 76,233 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,719 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 48,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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HX16 YJP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX16 YJP, 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 HX16 YJP registered?

HX16 YJP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is HX16 YJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX16 YJP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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