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WG16 YYD

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,161 mi
Last recorded75,161 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 YYD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 75,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 64,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 56,070 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,030 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 31,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 31,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 25,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 18,831 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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WG16 YYD is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG16 YYD, 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 WG16 YYD registered?

WG16 YYD is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is WG16 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 YYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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