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YL16 TZE

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,693 mi
Last recorded51,693 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 TZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 51,693 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 43,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 34,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 27,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 24,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 23,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 19,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,757 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 TZE is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

YL16 TZE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is YL16 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 TZE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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