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YC16 FOM

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,754 mi
Last recorded98,754 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 FOM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside front strut has slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 43,868 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside front strut has slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,850 miles

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

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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YC16 FOM is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc 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 YC16 FOM, 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 YC16 FOM?

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What year was YC16 FOM registered?

YC16 FOM is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YC16 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 FOM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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