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YRL 1T

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,540 mi
Last recorded147,540 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 1T
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 147,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 137,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 122,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,940 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 106,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,864 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 42,864 miles

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

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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YRL 1T is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRL 1T, 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 YRL 1T registered?

YRL 1T is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is YRL 1T safe to buy?

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