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YL16 TYV

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 TYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 78,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 66,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields insecure.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 28,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,061 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 TYV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

YL16 TYV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is YL16 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 TYV 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 TYV have outstanding finance?

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