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YH66 SHJ

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,227 mi
Last recorded73,227 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 SHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 73,227 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 73,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,898 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 59,848 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 55,384 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 44,237 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 41,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,532 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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YH66 SHJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH66 SHJ, 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 YH66 SHJ registered?

YH66 SHJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2016.

Is YH66 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH66 SHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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