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J888 WYS

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 WYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,861 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 78,389 miles

Central heat shield loose

Exhaust noisy popping on overrun (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out side swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2025 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central heat shield loose

Exhaust noisy popping on overrun (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out side swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit !! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 69,397 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit !! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 57,612 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 57,575 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,769 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire Damaged

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 43,727 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire Damaged

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,797 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 25,797 miles

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

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

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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J888 WYS is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J888 WYS, 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 J888 WYS registered?

J888 WYS is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is J888 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 WYS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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