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YO16 UCC

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 UCC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 86,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,061 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,111 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,096 miles

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,465 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jul 2019 41,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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YO16 UCC is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YO16 UCC, 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 YO16 UCC?

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What year was YO16 UCC registered?

YO16 UCC is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 August 2016.

Is YO16 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO16 UCC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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