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YH16 XCO

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,493 mi
Last recorded89,493 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 XCO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,493 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 65,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,981 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,810 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 27,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 18,471 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 XCO is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

YH16 XCO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is YH16 XCO safe to buy?

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