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YH16 DFJ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,520 mi
Last recorded39,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 DFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 39,520 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2025 29,945 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 27,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 25,536 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 24,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,593 miles

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

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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YH16 DFJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 YH16 DFJ, 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 YH16 DFJ?

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What year was YH16 DFJ registered?

YH16 DFJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YH16 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 DFJ 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.

Does YH16 DFJ have outstanding finance?

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