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LK16 YOC

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 YOC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 103,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2025 101,121 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,421 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,145 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,977 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,208 miles

Drivers side electric window switch not operating windows

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 68,208 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Drivers side electric window switch not operating windows

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,978 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,937 miles

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

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

brake pads sensor wire broken

Fail 8 Nov 2019 53,930 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

brake pads sensor wire broken

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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LK16 YOC is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LK16 YOC, 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 LK16 YOC registered?

LK16 YOC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is LK16 YOC safe to buy?

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