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YR16 XKA

2016 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,810 mi
Last recorded45,810 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 XKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,810 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 44,092 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 39,811 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 34,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 30,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 27,350 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 24,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 17,950 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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YR16 XKA is a 2016 Seat Leon in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKA, 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 YR16 XKA?

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What year was YR16 XKA registered?

YR16 XKA is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is YR16 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 XKA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR16 XKA have outstanding finance?

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