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YF16 FYO

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,270 mi
Last recorded146,270 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 FYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 146,270 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 146,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 113,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,339 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,762 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 FYO is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FYO, 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 YF16 FYO?

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What year was YF16 FYO registered?

YF16 FYO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is YF16 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 FYO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF16 FYO have outstanding finance?

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