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MH16 TYG

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,659 mi
Last recorded95,659 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 TYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 95,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,509 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 94,469 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy NON STANDED (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 92,205 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 79,227 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 79,227 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin replace as soon as possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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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MH16 TYG is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MH16 TYG, 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 MH16 TYG registered?

MH16 TYG is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 August 2016.

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