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YR66 VVZ

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,634 mi
Last recorded163,634 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 VVZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 163,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 158,180 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 158,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 154,322 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 154,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 147,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 130,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 124,765 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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YR66 VVZ is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YR66 VVZ, 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 YR66 VVZ registered?

YR66 VVZ is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is YR66 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR66 VVZ 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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