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YR16 WCJ

2016 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,383 mi
Last recorded84,383 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 WCJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 84,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Jan 2026 84,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,176 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 67,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 54,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,828 miles

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

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

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

horn not sounding normal but loud enough

Pass 5 Feb 2021 32,942 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 21,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil below minimum

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 WCJ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR16 WCJ, 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.

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What year was YR16 WCJ registered?

YR16 WCJ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is YR16 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 WCJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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