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YF16 EEP

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,572 mi
Last recorded145,572 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 EEP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 145,572 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 145,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 126,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 105,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,085 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,200 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,110 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin border pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin border pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs coroded

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 EEP is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EEP, 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 EEP registered?

YF16 EEP is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YF16 EEP safe to buy?

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