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L40 RYP

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 RYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 52,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 52,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle to back box clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 49,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,583 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres wearing / out of shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, worn / out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 36,986 miles

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

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Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2021 31,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 26,979 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 20,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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L40 RYP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L40 RYP, 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 L40 RYP registered?

L40 RYP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is L40 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 RYP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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