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WT16 FYA

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,809 mi
Last recorded66,809 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 FYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 66,809 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 60,542 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 60,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 47,650 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 46,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, tread also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,077 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides, o/s/r and n/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, o/s/r and n/s/r wearing on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,802 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,940 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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WT16 FYA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WT16 FYA, 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

How do I check the history of WT16 FYA?

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What year was WT16 FYA registered?

WT16 FYA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 July 2016.

Is WT16 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT16 FYA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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