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YL16 TYP

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,977 mi
Last recorded109,977 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,977 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 73,928 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,468 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 46,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 46,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,431 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 40,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,489 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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YL16 TYP is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

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

Is YL16 TYP safe to buy?

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