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YP16 RVO

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,588 mi
Last recorded62,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 RVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 62,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 53,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 45,242 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 45,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 bridge stone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake performance unable to be tested pads is very close (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,926 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 28,926 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Both rears, need further investigation. (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 26,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,320 miles

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

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

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 RVO is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 YP16 RVO, 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 YP16 RVO registered?

YP16 RVO is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2016.

Is YP16 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 RVO 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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