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YD16 DXC

2016 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,462 mi
Last recorded154,462 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 DXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 154,462 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2024 129,037 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,972 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,729 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,178 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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YD16 DXC is a 2016 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD16 DXC, 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 YD16 DXC registered?

YD16 DXC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is YD16 DXC safe to buy?

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