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YP16 RVN

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,698 mi
Last recorded102,698 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 RVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 102,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,774 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,444 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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YP16 RVN is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 YP16 RVN, 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 YP16 RVN?

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What year was YP16 RVN registered?

YP16 RVN is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is YP16 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 RVN 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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