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ST66 FYA

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,327 mi
Last recorded40,327 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 FYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 40,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 40,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,630 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 30,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 28,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 80 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 80 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 25,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 23,431 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 23,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,650 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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ST66 FYA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST66 FYA, 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 ST66 FYA registered?

ST66 FYA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is ST66 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST66 FYA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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