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K8 YFX

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,848 mi
Last recorded200,848 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 YFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 200,848 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 200,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/side front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 174,630 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides the same (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 174,630 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides the same (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 157,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 115,834 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 81,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,793 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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K8 YFX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K8 YFX, 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 K8 YFX registered?

K8 YFX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is K8 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 YFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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