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YL16 TSZ

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,318 mi
Last recorded91,318 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 TSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 91,318 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2025 86,716 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2023 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,553 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 60,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,196 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 54,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2020 48,221 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 48,221 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 TSZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in White 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

YL16 TSZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is YL16 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 TSZ 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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