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YK66 VMG

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,891 mi
Last recorded73,891 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 VMG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 73,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 68,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 63,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,081 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 62,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,952 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,952 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,154 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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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YK66 VMG is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK66 VMG, 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 YK66 VMG registered?

YK66 VMG is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2016.

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