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YL65 RVX

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,379 mi
Last recorded132,379 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 132,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 104,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front eges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 104,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front eges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 85,266 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,690 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,752 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 58,752 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 44,953 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 RVX is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL65 RVX, 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.

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What year was YL65 RVX registered?

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

Is YL65 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 RVX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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