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YF16 YWV

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 YWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,808 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,143 miles

both rear tyres stepped, perished & in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,641 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres worn on edges

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 YWV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV?

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What year was YF16 YWV registered?

YF16 YWV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is YF16 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 YWV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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