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OY16 YEF

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,192 mi
Last recorded47,192 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 YEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,025 miles

nearside outer sill slightly damaged and evidence of repair welding

Fail 13 Oct 2020 40,025 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside outer sill slightly damaged and evidence of repair welding

Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,343 miles

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2019 29,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body components

Fail 22 Apr 2019 29,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body components

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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OY16 YEF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OY16 YEF, 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.

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What year was OY16 YEF registered?

OY16 YEF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is OY16 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY16 YEF shows 6 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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