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OY16 YFA

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 YFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 37,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 36,156 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 33,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 29,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 25,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 22,965 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 21,560 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 May 2019 17,521 miles

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 YFA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY16 YFA, 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 OY16 YFA registered?

OY16 YFA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is OY16 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY16 YFA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY16 YFA have outstanding finance?

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