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YL65 FFA

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,879 mi
Last recorded78,879 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 FFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 78,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,796 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 60,632 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,859 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 34,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 27,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 19,000 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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YL65 FFA is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL65 FFA, 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 YL65 FFA registered?

YL65 FFA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YL65 FFA safe to buy?

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