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YN16 ZXX

2016 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,876 mi
Last recorded124,876 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN16 ZXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,876 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 108,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 108,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,481 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,926 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,627 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear,cracking on tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 40,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear,cracking on tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (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 ZXX is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc 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 ZXX, 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 YN16 ZXX registered?

YN16 ZXX is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is YN16 ZXX safe to buy?

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