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YF16 EBZ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,727 mi
Last recorded101,727 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 EBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,822 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 28 Jul 2022 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,943 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 58,324 miles

oil reading low on dip stick

slight side wall damage to near side front tyre

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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YF16 EBZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YF16 EBZ, 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 YF16 EBZ registered?

YF16 EBZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is YF16 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 EBZ 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.

Does YF16 EBZ have outstanding finance?

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