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YR16 JDJ

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,312 mi
Last recorded74,312 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 JDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 74,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear low handbrake efficiency

Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,058 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pads becoming low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,949 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,599 miles

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

parking effort lower than expected > offside

Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 29,428 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 23,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,807 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 16,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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YR16 JDJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR16 JDJ, 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 YR16 JDJ registered?

YR16 JDJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is YR16 JDJ safe to buy?

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