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YH16 LBG

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 LBG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,471 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 103,463 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,657 miles

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 LBG is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YH16 LBG, 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 YH16 LBG registered?

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

Is YH16 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 LBG 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.

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