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J8 UYY

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,549 mi
Last recorded65,549 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 UYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 65,549 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 64,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 103,301 miles

steering rack noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 94,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 43,625 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 86,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,083 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 79,192 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 26,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 72,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 67,351 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 67,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 24,046 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 24,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 20,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 51,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 36,291 miles

n/s wiper split and washers just about hitting screen

Pass 20 Jun 2015 28,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 21,262 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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J8 UYY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J8 UYY, 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 J8 UYY registered?

J8 UYY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is J8 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 UYY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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