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YS61 LAL

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,551 mi
Last recorded79,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LAL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 79,551 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,693 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,078 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 52,078 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,654 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 26,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 26,827 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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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YS61 LAL is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 YS61 LAL, 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 YS61 LAL registered?

YS61 LAL is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is YS61 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 LAL 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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