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YG16 VEE

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,869 mi
Last recorded40,869 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 VEE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 40,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,261 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 35,235 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 31,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 28,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 25,445 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 22,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Under guards fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 20,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under guards fitted

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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YG16 VEE is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,798cc 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 YG16 VEE, 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 YG16 VEE registered?

YG16 VEE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is YG16 VEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 VEE 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 YG16 VEE have outstanding finance?

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