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OV66 EYG

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV66 EYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,255 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 66,240 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 54,981 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads low

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,276 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 50,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 42,743 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,739 miles

covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2022 38,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,940 miles

covers fitted

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,630 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REARS ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 23,630 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REARS ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 18,861 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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OV66 EYG is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV66 EYG, 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 OV66 EYG registered?

OV66 EYG is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is OV66 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV66 EYG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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