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YC16 HBF

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,346 mi
Last recorded92,346 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 HBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 92,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 81,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 73,033 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 64,872 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 53,734 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,896 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like the oil filter is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 32,149 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 29,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen badly scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 HBF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 YC16 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

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

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