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T18 AAY

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 AAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 69,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,714 miles

Front Wipers smearing not seriously affecting vision

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 84,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,077 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,362 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 45,361 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 62,930 miles

engine breather valve broken

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,056 miles

windscreen has slight scratching on the nearside.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,039 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 38,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,484 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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T18 AAY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T18 AAY, 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 T18 AAY registered?

T18 AAY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is T18 AAY safe to buy?

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