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YL16 CWD

2016 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,653 mi
Last recorded104,653 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 CWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 104,653 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly lipped on edges

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,253 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 49,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 39,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,816 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2019 35,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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YL16 CWD is a 2016 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 YL16 CWD, 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 YL16 CWD registered?

YL16 CWD is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YL16 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 CWD 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.

Does YL16 CWD have outstanding finance?

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