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RF16 EYL

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 EYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 104,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 94,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 87,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre treads cracked and Tyre Treads - 3.0mm

Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shockers slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 42,752 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

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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RF16 EYL is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 RF16 EYL, 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 RF16 EYL registered?

RF16 EYL is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is RF16 EYL safe to buy?

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