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VK16 YVM

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,062 mi
Last recorded52,062 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 YVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 52,062 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recheck in 3000 miles approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 50,030 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 36,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 25,670 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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VK16 YVM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 VK16 YVM, 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 VK16 YVM registered?

VK16 YVM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VK16 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 YVM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK16 YVM have outstanding finance?

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