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VN16 DYY

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,610 mi
Last recorded91,610 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 DYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 91,610 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

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

windscreen has an oily coat/dirt and is effecting vision through glass

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,082 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly defective

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,644 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,676 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 49,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner edge mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,733 miles

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

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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VN16 DYY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN16 DYY, 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 VN16 DYY registered?

VN16 DYY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is VN16 DYY safe to buy?

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