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YD16 XHK

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,070 mi
Last recorded73,070 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 XHK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 70% worn Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 60,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 55,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking with age 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has wiper marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 94H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 94H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 31,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age related cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 23,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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 XHK is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc 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 YD16 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

YD16 XHK is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is YD16 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 XHK 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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