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YC16 FON

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,887 mi
Last recorded129,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 129,887 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin / Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 107,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,849 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 94,847 miles

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 26 Sep 2022 72,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 53,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,778 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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YC16 FON is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FON, 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 YC16 FON registered?

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

Is YC16 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 FON shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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