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SY16 VNR

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,975 mi
Last recorded171,975 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 VNR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 171,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 159,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 146,702 miles

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,807 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,725 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 120,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 102,497 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 102,492 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering track rod end: locking device modified, utilises two nuts, not original equipment (nyloc nut).

Pass 22 Jul 2020 124,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,484 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

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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SY16 VNR is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY16 VNR, 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 SY16 VNR registered?

SY16 VNR is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is SY16 VNR safe to buy?

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