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YE66 VTJ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,953 mi
Last recorded38,953 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 VTJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 38,953 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 30,068 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 26,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2021 20,241 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 12,156 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 12,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 7,829 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))

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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YE66 VTJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 YE66 VTJ, 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 YE66 VTJ?

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What year was YE66 VTJ registered?

YE66 VTJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is YE66 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE66 VTJ 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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