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SP16 YJA

2016 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,541 mi
Last recorded73,541 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 YJA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake binding very slightly.

Fail 15 Aug 2025 73,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heatshield at fuel tank, over axle slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake binding very slightly.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,454 miles

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

Rear Brake splash guards both o/s and n/s, becoming deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,493 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 58,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake`s both o/s and n/s binding very slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 34,952 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 34,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SP16 YJA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP16 YJA, 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 SP16 YJA registered?

SP16 YJA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is SP16 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP16 YJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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