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YL16 CWJ

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,694 mi
Last recorded97,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 CWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,694 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 97,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 87,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 87,040 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,149 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 75,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENG\OIL\MIN

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,579 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 59,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,988 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 25,463 miles

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

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 CWJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL16 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

YL16 CWJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is YL16 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 CWJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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