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YN16 ZXR

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,355 mi
Last recorded59,355 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 ZXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 59,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Fail 3 Mar 2026 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Pass 15 Feb 2025 52,701 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not likely to hurt somebody

Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not likely to hurt somebody

Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,382 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 37,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 30,569 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 24,691 miles

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

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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YN16 ZXR is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YN16 ZXR, 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

How do I check the history of YN16 ZXR?

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What year was YN16 ZXR registered?

YN16 ZXR is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is YN16 ZXR safe to buy?

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